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 womanAn section shall be added to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII, to read:- Only a union of one man and one woman shall be
valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.
- The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2012 general election as: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid
or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"
Legislative 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 womanAn section shall be added to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII, to read:- Only a union of one man and one woman shall be
valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.
- The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2012 general election as: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid
or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"
Legislative 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 womanAn section shall be added to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII, to read:- Only a union of one man and one woman shall be
valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.
- The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2012 general election as: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid
or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"
Legislative 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 womanAn section shall be added to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII, to read:- Only a union of one man and one woman shall be
valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.
- The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2012 general election as: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid
or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"
Legislative 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 womanAn section shall be added to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII, to read:- Only a union of one man and one woman shall be
valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.
- The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2012 general election as: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid
or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"
Legislative 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 womanAn section shall be added to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII, to read:- Only a union of one man and one woman shall be
valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.
- The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2012 general election as: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid
or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"
Legislative 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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