Constitutional Amendment 3 of 2004, is an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that makes it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. The referendum was approved by 75% of the voters.CNN.com Election 2004 - Ballot Measures Accessed 30 November 2006.
Contents The text of the amendment states:Arkansas State Constitution , 83rd Amendment, Arkansas Legislature. Accessed 18 December 2006.
Results
May 2014 Court Ruling on Amendment 3 and Arkansas Statutes
On May 9, 2014, Sixth Judicial Circuit Judge Chris Piazza ruled the ban on same-sex marriage in the state of Arkansas was unconstitutional, which legalized same-sex marriage in the state. Previously same-sex marriage was banned by both state statute and the state constitution in Arkansas. Subject to court stays and appeals.
See also LGBT rights in Arkansas
References
External links The Money Behind the 2004 Marriage Amendments OpenSecrets