5688-S2.E AMH WARN TANG 091

E2SSB 5688 - H AMD 680

By Representative Warnick

WITHDRAWN 4/15/2009

    On page 4, after line 22, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 26.60 RCW to read as follows:

    Nothing in this chapter, this act, chapter 6, Laws of 2008, chapter 126, Laws of 2007, and any other provision of the code relating to domestic partnerships apply to any recognized religious sect, denomination, or organization acting lawfully in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.  Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Provides that the domestic partnership laws and any provision of the code relating to domestic partnerships do not apply to any recognized religious sect, denomination, or organization acting lawfully in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles.

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