HB 1980 - DIGEST

Declares an intent to repeal, nullify, or void all provisions, applications, or effects of domestic partnerships as established in chapter 6, Laws of 2008 and chapter 156, Laws of 2007.

Provides that a state registered domestic partnership created before the effective date of the act is declared null and void and of no legal effect. Any references in state law regarding state registered domestic partnership or state registered domestic partner are declared null and void and of no legal effect.

Directs the code reviser to: (1) Note, wherever state registered domestic partnership or state registered domestic partner is used or referred to in state law, that the underlying statutes creating state registered domestic partnerships have been repealed; and

(2) Prepare legislation for the next session following the 2009 regular session that removes all statutory references to state registered domestic partnerships or state registered domestic partners.