Two new laws undermine the legal status of marriage by granting marriage equivalency to unmarried couples in parts of the state's health and tax statutes.
---Senate Bill 566 grants marriage equivalency for the purpose of medical decision making.
---Senate Bill 597 grants marriage equivalency for the purpose of exemption from recordation and transfer taxes.
Use the grid below to find out how your state legislators voted on these two bills. Please click here to find out what district you live in and who your state legislators are. .
Contact your lawmakers by clicking the link on his/her last name. If your lawmakers voted "yes" on SB 566 and SB 597, tell them that you're disappointed in their vote and encourage them to uphold marriage in the future. If your lawmakers voted "no" on SB 566 and SB 597, thank them and tell them you support their position in favor of traditional marriage.
KEY:
"Yes" - Voted "yes" (for) the bill
"No" - Voted "no" (against) the bill
"NV" - Not voting
"AB" - Absent