Bill > SB805

This bill, titled the "Preservation of Sovereignty and Marriage Act," aims to prohibit the use of state funds and salaries for activities that license or support same-sex marriage, and prevents state or local government employees from officially recognizing, granting, or enforcing same-sex marriage licenses while still receiving public compensation. It also states that no public funds should be spent enforcing court orders that mandate the issuance or recognition of same-sex marriage licenses. Furthermore, the bill mandates that state courts must dismiss any legal challenges to this act, awarding costs and attorney fees to the defendants, and any state or local employee who violates or interferes with its implementation will forfeit their salary, pension, or other benefits. Judges who violate the act face removal from office. The bill asserts its full effectiveness against any contrary federal court rulings, citing the Eleventh Amendment and the structure of the U.S. Constitution, and declares that each provision is severable, meaning the unenforceability of one part will not affect the others. An emergency clause is included, stating the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval to preserve public peace, health, and safety.