Recognition of Same Sex Marriages
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What date marks the qualifying event for the recognition of same-sex marriages by the City of Omaha?

  • June 15, 2015
  • July 1, 2015
  • June 30, 2015
  • June 26, 2015 (correct)
  • Which of the following benefits are included for same-sex spouses of City employees following the executive order?

  • Health, dental, and life insurance benefits
  • Insurance, pension, health, and dental benefits (correct)
  • Only health benefits
  • Only pension benefits
  • Under the new policy, how is the term 'spouse' defined in the context of employee benefits?

  • Only as heterosexual couples recognized by the state
  • As individuals of the opposite gender only
  • As any legally married partner, irrespective of gender (correct)
  • Only as common-law partners
  • Which aspect is NOT mentioned in the executive order regarding the recognition of same-sex marriages?

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    Executive Order S-29-15

    • Purpose: To ensure compliance with Supreme Court decisions regarding same-sex marriage.
    • Policy: City of Omaha will provide equal employee benefits (insurance, pension, health, dental) to legally married same-sex spouses.
    • Benefits: Benefits will be extended to same-sex spouses to the same extent as those provided to heterosexual spouses.
    • Effective Date: June 26, 2015
    • Interpretation of "spouse": The term "spouse" will now include any person legally married to a City employee, regardless of gender.
    • Legal Basis: Relies on the City of Omaha's Home Rule Charter, Section 3.04.
    • Administrative Action: Proclaims this order establishing and governing same-sex marriages.
    • Date of Order: June 30, 2015
    • Mayor: Jean Stothert.

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    This quiz explores Executive Order S-29-15 from the City of Omaha, focusing on its purpose, policy changes regarding same-sex marriage, and benefits for employees. Learn about the legal basis and implications of this significant order effective June 26, 2015.

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