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It passed on November 5, 2008, but has since been struck down by several courts. The case is currently on appeal.
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When did California's Proposition 8 pass?
It passed on November 5, 2008.
Where can one get information on Proposition 8?
Proposition 8 is based out of California. It was passed on November 2008 during state elections. Full details about Proposition 8 can be found at Wikipedia. There one can find detailed information such as how Proposition 8 became to be as well as the many challenges it faced.
What is involved in California proposition 8?
California's Proposition 8 amendment is the restriction of recognizing same-sex marriages. It was voted on and passed in November of 2008. As of 2012, this proposition is still under appeal.
When Proposition 8 passed in California were existing same-sex marriages nullified or were they grandfathered?
Proposition 8 was not retroactive. When it passed in November 2008, it prevented any new same-sex marriages, but did not nullify existing ones. In June 2013, when Proposition 8 was struck down by the US Supreme Court, same-sex marriage resumed in California and the same-sex marriages performed there before Proposition 8 continued to be legally valid for all purposes, both state and federal.
Is Ellen DeGeneres legally married?
Yes, to Portia de Rossi. They married before Proposition 8 passed.
How do you feel on California's Proposition 8?
I feel that Prop 8 shouldn't have passed because it takes away homosexuals right to marry which is unfair and wrong.
When did California's Proposition 8 begin?
It took effect on the day it passed, November 5, 2008. It ended on June 28, 2013.
When was California's Proposition 8 written?
Proposition 8 was written in 2008 by Andrew Pugno.
Why did California's Proposition 8 pass?
It passed because a majority of the voters in California voted in favor of it (52.24%). A minority of 47.76% voted against it.
Who Wrote California Proposition 8?
Andrew Pugno wrote California Proposition 8 (2008).
What is a proposition of law?
A proposition of law is a law that is proposed to the government or the electorate. Because it is a proposition, it is not valid until it is passed by government and becomes an actual official law.
Are domestic partnerships still legal in California after Proposition 8 passed?
Definitely, yes. Proposition 8 only affected marriage, not domestic partnerships. In fact, since January 1, 2005, a California domestic partnership is legally identical to a marriage except that it is not called a "marriage."
