Iowa legislative panel backs putting gay marriage ban to vote

Liz George of Windsor Heights said her partner died in 2007, and she faced a host of legal troubles because they weren't married. "We were partners for 21 years and we had no legal protections," George told the panel. Bill Graham, of Indianola told the panel that his daughter was in a committed same-sex relationship with two children and it isn't fair to discriminate against her. "Their relatio...

Sioux City Journal • Jan 26, 2011

Iowa panel backs putting gay marriage ban to vote

The House Judiciary Committee approved the measure on a 13-8 vote, sending the measure to the full House for debate. Earlier, a subcommittee of that panel voted 2-1 in favor of the resolution. House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer, R-Garner, says the full House could take up the resolution within a few days, but next week is more likely. Republicans control the House on a 60-40 margin, and top le...

Sioux City Journal • Jan 25, 2011