same-sex marriage; constitutional right

SCR 1018 proposes amending Arizona's constitution to protect marriage equality. It would repeal the current constitutional section defining marriage as between one man and one woman and replace it with a new section stating that marriage cannot be prohibited based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. This constitutional change would directly affect all Arizona residents by guaranteeing marriage rights regardless of sexual orientation. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election, as specified by the Secretary of State.