Missouri

Amendment

Section 33. That to be valid and recognized in this state, a marriage shall exist only between a man and a woman.
Missouri Constitution, Article I, Section 33.

Statutes

1. It is the public policy of this state to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman.
2. Any purported marriage not between a man and a woman is invalid.
3. No recorder shall issue a marriage license, except to a man and a woman.
4. A marriage between persons of the same sex will not be recognized for any purpose in this state even when valid where contracted.
Missouri Statutes sec. 451.022 (2001 Mo. H.B. 157)

Resources

• Letter to State and Federal Legislators from the Catholic Bishops of Missouri, December 17, 2003.
• Question and Answers on Proposed Constitutional Amendment.
• Letter from the Missouri Catholic Conference to the State's Voters, June 28, 2004. 

Websites

Government Website
Coalition to Protect Marriage in Missouri
Missouri Catholic Conference
Constitution Defense League