Minnesota Lawmakers Debate Gay Marriage

Lawmakers in Minnesota's House are considering several legislative bills on the subject of gay unions, Politics in Minnesota reported.

Three proposals would limit marriage to a heterosexual union by amending Minnesota's Constitution. Those bills have yet to receive a hearing in this session.

But on Monday, three pro-gay bills introduced last March were aired out in a House committee.

One measure, sponsored by Representative Joe Mullery, DFL- Minneapolis, would recognize gay and lesbian couples with civil unions. And Golden Valley Representative Ryan Winkler's bill seeks to recognize legal marriages performed outside the state.

A third bill proposes legalizing gay marriage.

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