Bill allows California to recognize same - sex marriages performed in other states . State will recognize marriages performed between September 16 and November 5 , 2008 . Ending date is when Proposition 8 was passed . State will recognize such marriages as ` ` unions ; '' bill angers those who voted for ban .
Bill requires California to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states . State will recognize marriages performed between June 16 and November 5 , 2008 . Ending date marks when Proposition 8 was enacted . State will recognize such marriages as `` unions ; '' bill angers those who voted for ban .