Lesbian and gay Minnesotans might soon have their marriages legally recognized. Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble (pictured) told local CBS affiliate WCCO-TV that he plans to introduce a bill to legalize gay marriage this week.
“It’s just simply an amendment that removes the restriction that disallows some couples from getting married,” Dibble told reporter Esme Murphy. “My strong sense, even from folks in greater Minnesota, is that they’re comfortable with this, they know that Minnesota has changed a lot and is continuing to change at a very rapid pace.”
CBS Minnesota reports that “State Representative Karen Clark is expected to introduce a similar bill in the House. Neither she nor Dibble expect a vote on their bills until later this session after the Minnesota Legislature passes budget bills.”
Gov. Mark Dayton has confimed that he will sign a bill legally recognizing same-sex marriage if it reaches his desk.
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