Text of MI HR 328 (2014)
A resolution to call on Governor Snyder to recognize the more than 300 marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples on Saturday, March 22, 2014, and to exercise his executive authority and demand that Attorney General Schuette withdraw his request before the U.S. Appeals Court for a stay and appeal.
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Rep.
Singh offered the following resolution:
House Resolution
No. 328.
A resolution to call
on Governor Snyder to recognize the more than 300 marriage licenses issued to
same-sex couples on Saturday, March 22, 2014, and to exercise his executive
authority and demand that Attorney General Schuette withdraw his request before
the U.S. Appeals Court for a stay and appeal.
Whereas, On Friday,
March 21, a U.S. District court ruling invalidated Michigan’s ban on same-sex
marriage and allowed gay couples to obtain licenses to marry. The next day
marked a momentous day for over 300 same-sex couples who were able to obtain a
license to marry. The joy of this day quickly became one of angst and confusion
as these newlyweds continue to face uncertainty of the status of same-sex
marriage in this state; and
Whereas, The Attorney
General has requested a stay and appeal of the U.S. District Court ruling from
the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. For these individuals who were
granted the long-awaited opportunity to seal their commitment to their
partners, the action of the Attorney General exacerbates their anger and
frustration with the state’s encroachment on their lives. It is time for the
Governor to use his executive authority and allow the marriage licenses that already
have been issued to be recognized by the issuing counties and by the state of
Michigan; and
Whereas, The time has
come for leaders in this state to listen to the voice of the people of
Michigan. Over 57 percent of voters now support same-sex marriage. It is unfair
to continue to deny citizens the rights and protections to same-sex couples
that are afforded to heterosexual couples. By recognizing those couples who
were married on March 22, 2014, Governor Snyder will send a strong statement of
equality for all of the citizens of Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House
of Representatives, That we call on Governor Snyder to recognize the more than
300 marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples on March 22, 2014. Moreover,
we call on Governor Snyder to exercise his executive authority and demand that
the Attorney General withdraw his request before the U.S. Appeals Court for a
stay and appeal; and be it further
Resolved, That copies
of this resolution be transmitted to Governor Snyder.