Appling v. Doyle, 2013 WI App 3, petition for review granted 6/12/13, sub. nom. Appling v. Walker; case activity Wisconsin’s domestic partnership law upheld against challenge it violates 2006 “marriage amendment” to the state constitution (art. XIII, § 13), declaring that the only marriage recognized in Wisconsin is one “between one man and one woman” and… Read more
B. Amendment
State v. Adam S. Gonzales, 2002 WI 59, on certification For Gonzales: Suzanne L. Hagopian, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue: Whether an amendment to the Wisconsin constitution takes effect upon vote of the electors, or only when the chair of the Elections Board certifies the statewide canvass of votes. Holding: The legislature has authority under Article… Read more
