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In some ways it already has. On August 4, 2010, a federal judge ordered the state of California to resume permitting same-sex couples to marry. That order, however, has been stayed (delayed) pending appeal by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. When the 9th Circuit issues a decision (expected in the beginning of 2012), same-sex marriage will either be (re-)legalized or (re-)banned in the state of California.
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Why did New Mexico Texas and California attract expansionists in 1820?
Congress had passed new legislation called Manifest Destiny.
What are the attitudes towards dating and marriage in Scotland?
The minimum age to legally enter a marriage agreement in Scotland is 16 years and does not require parents consent. Recently, Scottish Parliament has passed the legislation to allow same-sex marriage in Scotland.
How many times did same-sex marriage legislation fail in Minnesota?
It didn't. A domestic partnership bill failed. Only one same-sex marriage bill was ever voted on and it passed and became 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."
Who needs to agree before legislation can be passed?
The sovereign needs to agree before the legislation can be passed
How was the topic of marriage treated in the California Constitution before the passage of Proposition 8?
There was no explicit regulation of marriage in the California state Constitution until November 8, 2008, when Proposition 8 was passed. The day before that, same-sex couples were marrying in California because the highest state court in California had ruled that denying marriage rights to same-sex couples violated the California constitution because it was discriminatory.
Under William Taft Congress passed legislation that?
Under William Taft, Congress passed legislation that eliminated business monopolies.
When was HIPPA first introduced into legislation and passed?
passed August 21, 1996.
Do schools teach kids about same-sex marriage?
In 2011, California passed a law requiring schools to include the history of the gay rights movement in their curriculum, which includes same-sex marriage. California has similar mandates concerning the history of ethnic minorities, etc.
What does the president vetoed the legislation mean?
It means that the President has not accepted the legislation even though it was passed by the Entire House of Representatives. The Veto can be over ridden by a 2/3rds majority of the Congress- Then the legislation is passed into law.
What was the Legislation passed during Harding?
prohibition act
Has any governor of California ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
Yes. A marriage equality bill was passed by the California legislature, but vetoed by then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger twice. He vetoed the bills on September 29, 2005 and October 12, 2007.
