2004 Montana Initiative 96

Initiative 96
November 2, 2004
Montana Definition of Marriage Amendment
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
For 295,070 66.56%
Against 148,263 33.44%
Valid votes 443,333 97.20%
Invalid or blank votes 12,763 2.80%
Total votes 456,096 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 638,474 69.44%
Yes
  80–90%
  70–80%
  60–70%
  50–60%
Source:

Initiative 96 of 2004 is a ballot initiative that amended the Montana Constitution to prevent same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in Montana. The Initiative passed via public referendum on November 2, 2004, with 67% of voters supporting and 33% opposing.

The text of the adopted amendment, which is found at Article XIII, section 7 of the Montana Constitution, states:

Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.

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