February 8, 2006
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General: Florida Marriage Protection Amendment
Case Number(s):
SC05-1563, SC05-1831

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Summary:

A citizens initiative that proposes a constitutional amendment for the November ballot is before the court, which will review it to see if it deals with a single subject only and is fairly summarized for voters. The proposed amendment would limit the institution of marriage to the "legal union of only one man and one woman" and prohibit any other union from being treated "as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof." The court will also consider the adequacy of the fiscal impact statement prepared by state analysts in the legislative and executive branches.