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Ban on gay marriage approved for ballot
Associated Press
Published March 24, 2006
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously approved for the 2008 ballot a citizen initiative that would put a ban on same-sex marriages in the Florida Constitution.
The ruling means the court found that the measure sticks to a single subject and that the proposed ballot language is clear and not misleading.
Backers had hoped to send the initiative to voters this year but missed a petition deadline.
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