MN legislative records: on Civil Rights


Erin Murphy: Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions

Legislative Summary:A bill providing for civil marriage between two persons; and providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association. [Exemptions include] provision of goods, services, facilities, or accommodations directly related to the solemnization of a civil marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs.

The following prohibitions are removed: A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage or its termination are unenforceable in this state.

Legislative Outcome: Rep. Murphy voted YEA; passed House 75-59-0, May 9; passed Senate 37-30-0, May 13; signed by Gov. Dayton, May 14

Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on HF1054 May 9, 2013

Erin Murphy: Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage

Legislative Summary: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage solely between one man and one womanLegislative Outcome: Passed House 70-62 on May 21, 2011; Rep Erin Murphy voted NAY; passed Senate 38-27 on May 11, 2011; Gov. Dayton spoke at "Vote No" rallies; "Amendment 1" failed to pass in general election on Nov. 6, 2012, by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records May 21, 2011

Jim Abeler: No state authorization of same-sex marriage

Jim Abeler voted Nay on passage of HF.1054. Legislative outcome: Bill Passed House, 75-59.

Legislative summary: An act relating to marriage; providing for civil marriage between two persons (replacing the current definition of "a man and a woman"); providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association.

Source: Minnesota House voting records(Votesmart 2013-2014 synopses) May 9, 2013

Jim Abeler: Define marriage as one-man-one-woman

Legislative Summary: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage solely between one man and one womanLegislative Outcome: Passed House 70-62-2 on May 21, 2011; Rep Jim Abeler voted YES; passed Senate 38-27-2 on May 11, 2011; Gov. Dayton spoke at "Vote No" rallies; "Amendment 1" failed to pass in general election on Nov. 6, 2012, by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records May 21, 2011

Jim Newberger: Voted NO on same-sex marriage with religious exemptions

Legislative Summary:A bill providing for civil marriage between two persons; and providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association. [Exemptions include] provision of goods, services, facilities, or accommodations directly related to the solemnization of a civil marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs.

The following prohibitions are removed: A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage or its termination are unenforceable in this state.

Legislative Outcome:Rep. Newberger voted NAY; passed House 75-59-0, May 9 passed Senate 37-30-0, May 13; signed by Gov. Dayton, May 14

Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on HF1054 May 9, 2013

Kurt Bills: Define marriage as one-man-one-woman

Legislative Summary: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage solely between one man and one womanLegislative Outcome: Passed House 70-62-2 on May 21, 2011; Rep Kurt Bills voted YES; passed Senate 38-27-2 on May 11, 2011; Gov. Dayton spoke at "Vote No" rallies; "Amendment 1" failed to pass in general election on Nov. 6, 2012, by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records May 21, 2011

Mark Dayton: Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions

Legislative Summary:A bill providing for civil marriage between two persons; and providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association. [Exemptions include] provision of goods, services, facilities, or accommodations directly related to the solemnization of a civil marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs.

The following prohibitions are removed: A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage or its termination are unenforceable in this state.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 75-59-0, May 9; passed Senate 37-30-0, May 13; signed by Gov. Dayton, May 14

Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on HF1054 May 14, 2013

Mark Dayton: Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage

Legislative Summary: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage solely between one man and one womanLegislative Outcome: Passed House 70-62 on May 21, 2011; passed Senate 38-27 on May 11, 2011; Gov. Dayton spoke at "Vote No" rallies; "Amendment 1" failed to pass in general election on Nov. 6, 2012, by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records Nov 6, 2012

Matt Dean: Voted NO on same-sex marriage with religious exemptions

Legislative Summary:A bill providing for civil marriage between two persons; and providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association. [Exemptions include] provision of goods, services, facilities, or accommodations directly related to the solemnization of a civil marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs.

The following prohibitions are removed: A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage or its termination are unenforceable in this state.

Legislative Outcome: Rep. Matt Dean voted NAY; passed House 75-59-0, May 9; passed Senate 37-30-0, May 13; signed by Gov. Dayton, May 14

Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on HF1054 May 9, 2013

Matt Dean: Constitutional amendment disallowing same-sex marriage

Legislative Summary: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage solely between one man and one womanLegislative Outcome: Sponsored by Rep. Matt Dean; passed House 70-62 on May 21, 2011; Rep Matt Dean voted YEA; passed Senate 38-27 on May 11, 2011; Gov. Dayton spoke at "Vote No" rallies; "Amendment 1" failed to pass in general election on Nov. 6, 2012 by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records May 21, 2011

Michelle Benson: No state authorization of same-sex marriage

State Sen. Michelle Benson voted NO on passage of SF 925. Legislative outcome: Bill HF.1054 passed House, 75-59 on 05/09/2013; corresponding bill SF 925 passed Senate 35-31 on 03/13/2013.

Legislative Summary: An act relating to marriage; providing for civil marriage between two persons (replacing the current definition of "a man and a woman"); providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association.

Source: Minnesota House voting records on SF.925/HF.1054 Mar 13, 2013

Paul Gazelka: No state authorization of same-sex marriage

State Sen. Paul Gazelka voted NO on passage of SF 925. Legislative outcome: Bill HF.1054 passed House, 75-59 on 05/09/2013; corresponding bill SF 925 passed Senate 35-31 on 03/13/2013.

Legislative Summary: An act relating to marriage; providing for civil marriage between two persons (replacing the current definition of "a man and a woman"); providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association.

Source: Minnesota House voting records on SF.925/HF.1054 Mar 13, 2013

Tina Liebling: Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions

Legislative Summary:A bill providing for civil marriage between two persons; and providing for exemptions and protections based on religious association. [Exemptions include] provision of goods, services, facilities, or accommodations directly related to the solemnization of a civil marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs.

The following prohibitions are removed: A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage or its termination are unenforceable in this state.

Legislative Outcome: Rep. Tina Liebling voted YEA; passed House 75-59-0, May 9; passed Senate 37-30-0, May 13; signed by Gov. Dayton, May 14

Source: Minnesota Legislative voting records on HF1054 May 9, 2013

Tina Liebling: Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage

Legislative Summary: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage solely between one man and one womanLegislative Outcome: Passed House 70-62 on May 21, 2011; Rep Tina Liebling voted NAY; passed Senate 38-27 on May 11, 2011; Gov. Dayton spoke at "Vote No" rallies; "Amendment 1" failed to pass in general election on Nov. 6, 2012, by a vote of 52% to 48%.
Source: BillTrack50 on Minnesota legislative voting records May 21, 2011

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