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State Information
Government Website:
http://www.accesskansas.org/government/index.html
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Outline of State Law
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| Current Status of Law Concerning Marriage and Date of Passage |
1996 - State Law Passed |
2005 - Constitutional Amendment |
| State Law Prohibits/Voids Same Sex/Same Gender Marriage |
yes |
yes |
| State Law Defines Marriage between a Man and a Woman |
yes (contract between members of opposite sex) |
yes |
| State Law Denies Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Solemnized in Other States |
yes |
yes |
| State Law States that Same Sex Marriage is not Aligned with State Public Policy |
yes |
yes |
| State Law Defines "Spouse" as Referring Only to a Person of the Opposite Sex Who is Married as Husband or Wife |
no |
no |
Statutory Provision
Kansas Statutes. Chap. 23, § 101. Nature of Marriage Relation
(a) The marriage contract is to be considered in law as a civil contract between two parties who are of opposite sex. All other marriages are declared to be contrary to the public policy of this state and are void. The consent of the parties is essential. The marriage ceremony may be regarded either as a civil ceremony or as a religious sacrament, but the marriage relation shall only be entered into, maintained or abrogated as provided by law.
(b) The state of Kansas shall not recognize a common-law marriage contract if either party to the marriage contract is under 18 years of age.
Constitutional Provision
Kansas Constitution. Art. 15, § 16. Marriage.
(a) The marriage contract is to be considered in law as a civil contract. Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only. All other marriages are declared to be contrary to the public policy of this state and are void.
(b) No relationship, other than a marriage, shall be recognized by the state as entitling the parties to the rights or incidents of marriage.
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U.S. Senators
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Sam Brownback, Republican
http://brownback.senate.gov/
As a member of the House, this senator voted for the federal DOMA in 1996. The senator voted for the Marriage Protection Amendment in 2004 and 2006.
Pat Roberts, Republican
http://roberts.senate.gov/
As a member of the House, this senator didn't vote on the federal DOMA. The senator voted for the Marriage Protection Amendment in 2004 and 2006.
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