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| Date: | May 11, 2011 | | Contact Name: | Susan Closmore | | Contact Phone: | 651-296-5712 | | Contact Email: | susan.closmore@senate.mn | | For Immediate Release | |
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| SENATOR LIMMER STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE MARRIAGE AMENDMENT |
St. Paul- The Minnesota State Senate passed the Marriage Amendment Wednesday by a bipartisan vote of 38 to 27. S.F. 1308, authored by State Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove), would give Minnesotans the opportunity to vote on the definition of marriage in the 2012 Election.
“I’m proud that my colleagues in the Senate joined me in support of this constitutional amendment that gives Minnesotans the opportunity to define marriage as solely those unions between one man and one woman. There are a variety of perspectives on this issue. That’s why I think allowing a small number of politicians, or activist judges in St. Paul to decide is not acceptable. It is time to empower Minnesota with a choice to define marriage,” said Senator Limmer. “Our intent is to take a proactive approach, giving the public time to get information and discuss the issue in their communities well in advance of the 2012 Election.”
Senator Limmer is the Chair of the Judiciary Committee. He encourages and appreciates constituent input, and can be reached at (651)296-2159 and by e-mail at sen.warren.limmer@senate.mn.
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