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It should be noted that this article is not named correctly, it is named User: Gmoneyofficial and should be changed to Arizona Proposition 102. I have not the ability to do that, but I wanted to point it out. Arizona Proposition 102 is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Arizona defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Along with similar measures in California and Florida, Proposition 102 will be decided by voters in the general election on November 4th, 2008.

Text of Proposition 102

The text of Proposition 102 states: “Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.”

Analysis

Proposition 102 would not change existing Arizona law—its definition is consistent with existing statute—and therefore would likely not have a noticeable effect if passed. By placing a definition of marriage in the Constitution of Arizona, however, the definition of marriage could not be changed by either the state legislature or the state judiciary.

Supporters and Opponents

As of August 27, 2008 three committees related to Proposition 102 have been registered with the Secretary of State: YESforMarriage.com supporting Prop 102 is the one committee in support, and the two committees in opposition are No on Prop 102 and Arizona Together Opposed to Prop 102.

Supporters say that Proposition 102 is necessary to prevent judges changing the legal definition of marriage, as was done in Massachusetts and California. Opponents say that Proposition 102 is unnecessary because same-sex marriage is already illegal in Arizona.

Miscellaneous

Proposition 102 was placed on the ballot via referendum rather than through the initiative process.

In 2006, a similar measure, Proposition 107, was defeated in the general election.

See also

• List of Arizona Ballot Propositions

External links

• YESforMarriage.com (Yes on Prop 102)
• Arizona Together (No on Prop 102)
• No on Prop 102 (No on Prop 107)