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In August 2011 [[Public Policy Polling]] surveyed 587 South Carolina voters, including 226 usual Democratic primary voters, from August 25th to 28th and received the following results.<ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_SC_0907.pdf "SC against gay marriage, Tea Party; Dems want Hillary in '16," September 9, 2011], accessed September 9, 2011</ref> |
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! Do you think same-sex marriage should be legal or illegal? !! Their Opinion |
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| Legal || 21% |
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| Illegal || 69% |
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| Not sure || 10% |
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! Which of the following best describes your opinion on gay marriage? !! Their Opinion |
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| Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry || 19% |
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| Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not marry || 29% |
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| There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship || 51% |
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| Not sure || 2% |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 01:58, 11 September 2011
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Under present day South Carolina law, same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships are not recognized.
Amendment 1 (2006)
In 2006, South Carolina voters adopted South Carolina Amendment 1 by 78%, that amended the constitution to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions in the U.S. state.[1] However, the amendment explicitly disavows any effort to prevent private contracts between same-sex partners from being recognized.[2]
Civil Union Equality Act
On January 13, 2009, the Civil Union Equality Act—a bill to establish civil unions explicitly for same-sex couples only—was introduced in the South Carolina Senate by State Senator Robert Ford of Charleston.[3] The measure would provide all the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples if it becomes the law.[4] The act would take effect upon signature from the governor.
The bill was immediately referred to the senate Judiciary committee, on January 13, 2009. The bill was then moved to the subcommittee on January 20, 2010 where it has remained ever since.[5]
It is unknown whether or not the bill would conflict with Amendment 1 if it is successfully passed.
Public opinion
In August 2011 Public Policy Polling surveyed 587 South Carolina voters, including 226 usual Democratic primary voters, from August 25th to 28th and received the following results.[6]
| Do you think same-sex marriage should be legal or illegal? | Their Opinion |
|---|---|
| Legal | 21% |
| Illegal | 69% |
| Not sure | 10% |
| Which of the following best describes your opinion on gay marriage? | Their Opinion |
|---|---|
| Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry | 19% |
| Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not marry | 29% |
| There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship | 51% |
| Not sure | 2% |
See also
References
- ^ South Carolina officially bans gay marriage...
- ^ Journal of the Senate of the state of South Carolina
- ^ State Senator Pushing For Same-Sex Civil Unions In S.C., Robert Kittle, 4 February 2009, WSPA-TV
- ^ South Carolina General Assembly 118th Session, 2009-2010
- ^ Civil Union Equality Act: latest status — South Carolina Legislature
- ^ http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_SC_0907.pdf "SC against gay marriage, Tea Party; Dems want Hillary in '16," September 9, 2011], accessed September 9, 2011
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