Recognition of same-sex unions in Arizona
Same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships are not legal in the state of Arizona. Same-sex marriage was constitutionally banned in 2008.
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Civil union legislation [edit]
In late December 2008, a gay rights activist from the United Kingdom announced plans to place a civil partnership measure on the Arizona ballot, with the unions providing exactly the same rights as civil marriage. Polls indicated such a measure would have a high likelihood of passing. Equality Arizona, which opposes the "separate-but-equal" status of civil union, announced it was considering how to respond in 2010 to the passage of Arizona Proposition 102 (2008).[1]
There have been several other proposals to promote a voter initiative legalizing civil unions by both groups of private citizens[2][1] and government officials.[3]
Local civil unions [edit]
As of 2013, the City Council of Bisbee has worked on an ordinance that would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples; a vote is scheduled for June 4. Several other Arizona cities, such as Tempe, are considering similar civil union ordinances.[4]
Public opinion [edit]
A 2003 poll conducted by Northern Arizona University showed that 53% of Arizonians supported same-sex civil unions, though 54% oppose allowing same-sex couples to marry. However, 52% of Arizonans believe that same-sex marriages conducted abroad in regions where such unions are legal should be recognized as marriage in the state of Arizona.[5]
A November 2011 Public Policy Polling survey found that 44% of Arizona voters supported the legalization of same-sex marriage, while 45% opposed it and 12% were not sure. A separate question on the same survey found that 72% of respondents supported legal recognition of same-sex couples, with 40% supporting same-sex marriage, 32% supporting civil unions, 27% opposing all legal recognition and 1% not sure.[6]
An April 2013 Rocky Mountain poll found that 55% of Arizona voters supported same-sex marriage, 35% were opposed and 10% were unsure.[7]
See also [edit]
- Diaz v. Brewer
- LGBT rights in Arizona
- Civil union in the United States
- Domestic partnership in the United States
External links [edit]
- ^ a b Effort to get same-sex civil unions on AZ ballot planned
- ^ Rainbow Foot Soldiers Statement: Arizona Civil Partnerships
- ^ Voice of the people
- ^ "Bisbee council advances new civil unions measure". azdailysun.com. May 22, 2013.
- ^ Gay and Lesbian Civil Unions Supported in Arizona; Same-Sex Couples Should Be Allowed Benefits
- ^ AZ pro-civil unions, remembers Goldwater fondly
- ^ Poll: Majority In Arizona Backs Gay Marriage
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