CON AMEND-MARRIAGE House SponsorsRep. David Reis-Thomas Morrison-Brad E. Halbrook, Mike Bost, Wayne Rosenthal, Adam Brown and John D. Cavaletto 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die ILCON Art. XIII, Sec. 9 new Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this State. Provides that this State and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status similar to that of marriage. Effective upon being declared adopted. 7/16/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David Reis 7/23/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Morrison 7/27/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad E. Halbrook 7/27/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost 7/27/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne Rosenthal 7/27/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Brown 8/16/2012HouseRead in Full a First Time 8/16/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 9/11/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die