A Texas lawmaker believes he can pass legislation that would supersede a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on same-sex marriage.
The “Preservation of Sovereignty and Marriage Act” by Magnolia Republican Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. will be heard Wednesday.
It says no state or local funds could be used to “license, register, certify or support” gay marriage. It would also prohibit officials from recognizing, granting or enforcing gay marriage licenses.
Bell says, “This is about the sovereignty of the states.”
SCOTUS will hear arguments regarding marriage equality at the end of April with a decision due in June.
Mr. Bell may want to take a look into the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution...
(h/t JMG)
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