Initiative 96 of 2004 is a ballot initiative that amended the Montana Constitution to prevent same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in Montana. The Initiative passed via public referendum on November 2, 2004 with 67% of voters supporting and 33% opposing. The text of the adopted amendment, which is found at Article XIII, section 7 of the Montana Constitution, states: Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state. Results See also LGBT rights in Montana References External links The Money Behind the 2004 Marriage Amendments OpenSecrets LGBT in Montana U.S. state constitutional amendments banning same-sex unions 2004 in LGBT history Initiatives in the United States Same-sex marriage ballot measures in the United States 2004 Montana elections 2004 ballot measures Montana ballot measures