2661-S AMH .... LEAT 013

SHB 2661 - H AMD 651

By Representative Talcott

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 1/20/2006

   On page 19, after line 22, insert:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 19. A new section is added to chapter 49.60 RCW to read as follows:

   Inclusion of sexual orientation in this chapter does not create any precedent, basis, or right to same-sex marriage. This chapter shall not be construed to create any precedent, basis, or right to same-sex marriage."

EFFECT: States that the inclusion of sexual orientation among the bases for prohibiting discrimination under the Law Against Discrimination does not create any precedent, basis, or right to same-sex marriage, and that the law must not be construed as creating any precedent, basis, or right to same-sex marriage.