section_path: Registered partnerships/Referendum
section_name: Referendum
paragraph_text: Referendum
  
  A group called Vox Populi ("Voice of the People") announced its intention to force a referendum on the new law. According to the Constitution of Liechtenstein, the organization had until 21 April (30 days) to collect at least 1,000 signatures. As the necessary signatures were gathered (1,208 valid signatures), a referendum was held between 17 and 19 June 2011. The registered partnership law was approved by 68.8 percent of those who voted and thus went into effect on 1 September 2011.
  
  By municipality, the "Yes" vote received its largest support in Planken (at 73.4%), followed by Schaan (73.0%) and Ruggell (72.4%), whereas the highest "No" vote was recorded in Eschen (40.8%).