More States To Vote on Marriage Amendments

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Here is an excerpt:

Idaho's Senate Feb. 15 sent a state constitutional marriage amendment to voters, making it the fifth state to place such an amendment on the ballot for 2006.Idaho joins Alabama, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee -- all of which are scheduled to vote on state marriage amendments this year. That list is expected to grow. Virginians almost certainly will get to vote on a marriage amendment. Other states, including Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin and West Virginia, may join the list.

The language of the Idaho amendment, although short, covers both the marriage and civil union issue:

"A marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state."

Of course, like the Nebraska DOMA currently before the 8th Circuit, these amendments will likely be challenged in federal court once parties with standing come forward.

This is another good topic for a paper.