Wednesday, February 8, 2012

2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 30 Continued

The Floor Debate on the Gay Marriage bill has officially begun. Here come our amendments ...

Amendment 1 to protect businesses from being sued for discrimination fails 45-53.

Amendment 2 to protect free speech fails 45-53.

Amendment 3 to allow couples the freedom to say husband and wife fails 45-53.

Amendment 4 to require 30 days residency before getting a marriage license fails 42-56.

Amendment 5 to bring take gay marriage to a vote of the people fails 47-51.

Amendment 6 to correct technical flaws and inconsistencies in the bill fails 42-56.

Amendment 7 to correct technical inconsistencies and deficiencies in the bill fails 42-56.

We’re now debating final passage of the bill. Our members are doing a great in framing the constitutional issues, flaws and inconsistencies with the bill. I am so proud of all our members today.


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