While same-sex marriage has been legal in California for more than a decade…the state constitution still says it’s prohibited.
That’s because of another proposition…Prop 8.
Back in 2008…California voters approved that measure…which defined marriage as strictly between a man and a woman.
When the U-S Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide…Prop. 8 became a “zombie law” — virtually unenforceable but still on the books.
Proposition 3 on this year’s ballot would officially repeal this zombie law…on top of making same-sex marriage a constitutional right.
Supporters say this will give extra protection to same-sex marriage in California in case the U-S Supreme Court outlaws it in the future.
Opponents say the measure goes too far and would “override” marriage laws in the state.
