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Illinois Civil Unions Advisory Question (2012)
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The petition drive was initiated in late May 2011 by opponents of a new civil unions law in Illinois which went into effect on June 1, 2011.[1] The new law gives same-sex couples the same state rights as a married man and wife. The state is scheduled to begin issuing licenses for civil unions on June 1.[2]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Illinois signature requirements
If 298,399 signatures are collected by the May 7 deadline the advisory measure would appear on the 2012 statewide ballot. If approved by voters, the proposed constitutional amendment would be reviewed and voted on by the state legislature. If approved by officials the question will return to voters for a final vote.[1]
Signatures were not filed with the Illinois Secretary of State by the filing deadline, meaning the measure will not appear on this year's ballot.
See also
Articles
Additional reading
- The DePaulia,"Illinois legalizes civil unions," June 5, 2011
- On Top "Effort To Ban Gay Marriage In Illinois Comes Up Short," April 15, 2012
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