Initiative 96 of 2004 is a ballot initiative that amended the
Montana Constitution to
prevent same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in
Montana. The Initiative passed via public referendum on November 2, 2004 with 67% of voters supporting and 33% opposing.
[CNN.com Election 2004 - Ballot Measures](_blank)
Accessed 30 November 2006.
The text of the adopted amendment, which is found at Article XIII, section 7 of the Montana Constitution, states:
Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.[The Montana Constitution](_blank)
" Hosted on the Montana Legislature's website. Accessed 30 November 2006.
Results
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LGBT rights in Montana
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the U.S. state of Montana may face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Montana since 1997. Same-sex couples and families ...
References
External links
The Money Behind the 2004 Marriage Amendments OpenSecrets
LGBT in Montana
U.S. state constitutional amendments banning same-sex unions
2004 in LGBT history
Initiatives in the United States
Same-sex marriage ballot measures in the United States
2004 Montana elections
2004 ballot measures
Montana ballot measures
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