Conn. marriage foes seek initiative rights

A coalition of same-sex marriage opponents and taxpayer groups is trying to persuade voters to approve a state constitutional convention in the hopes of bringing the initiative petition process to Connecticut.

Connecticut voters will be asked Nov. 4 whether to hold a constitutional convention. Under the state constitution, the question goes on the ballot only every 20 years.

The Family Institute of Connecticut wants a system of direct initiative -- in which people can petition to get issues onto the ballot -- because it hopes voters will eventually pass a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Other groups involved in the campaign have other concerns, such as eminent domain and taxes.

So far, though, the Connecticut Constitution Convention Campaign has raised only $1,110.

Conn. marriage foes seek initiative rights
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