Senate Joint Resolution 708: Proposition of Marriage Amendments

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Last Updated: July 3, 2013

Sponsors:

Senators Ciccone, DiPalma, Ruggerio, Walaska, Kettle

Summary:

Senate Joint Resolution 708 would permit same-sex marriage while protecting clergy, churches, church-related organizations, and businesses from participating or providing services to a a same-sex marriage service.

HSLDA's Position:

Oppose.

HSLDA supports traditional marriage and the traditional family.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

03/01/2013     Senate     Introduced.
03/13/2013     Senate     Scheduled for hearing on March 21, 2013.
03/21/2013     Senate     Committee Hearing.
04/19/2013     Senate     Scheduled for consideration on April 23, 2013.
04/23/2013     Senate     Substitute A considered; Defeated in committee.
07/03/2013     Senate     Bill died when the legislature adjourned.