Michigan state Senator Rebekah Warren is introducing legislation that would begin the repeal of the state’s ban on gay marriage. Several other companion resolutions have also been submitted. Towleroad.com reports:
Michigan Senate Joint Resolution W, introduced by Sentor Rebekah Warren (D-Washtenaw), would allow Michigan voters to repeal the 2004 amendment to the state constitution banning same-gender relationship recognition by the government. Senate Resolution 64, introduced by Senator Bert Johnson (D-Wayne), calls on the federal government to repeal their Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Senate Bill 405, introduced by Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-Ingham), would repeal legal limitations on same-gender relationships put in place prior to the 2004 constitutional ban.
Marriage equality support in the state has jumped to 57% in the most recent poll.
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