I added emphasis.
Ohio:
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Section 11. Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this state and its political subdivisions. This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage.
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Michigan:
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The proposal would amend the state constitution to provide that “the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.”
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Arkansas:
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SECTION 2: Martial Status
Legal status for unmarried persons which is identical or substantially similar to marital
status shall not be valid or recognized in Arkansas, except that the Legislature may
recognize a common law marriage from another state between a man and a woman.
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...ad infinitum. If you are interested in reading the actual text of those amendments, as it's pretty obvious you have not yet done so, visit the Secretary of State website for each of the 11 states wherein this was on the ballot.
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