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Committee hears resolution urging U.S. Supreme Court to restore marriage definition to man-woman union
Summary
Supporters of HCR 3013 told the House Judiciary Committee that Obergefell v. Hodges was wrongly decided and asked legislators to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to restore a traditional definition of marriage; opponents, including civil-rights groups, said the resolution would roll back rights and recommended a do-not-pass.
Bismarck — The House Judiciary Committee heard extensive testimony Thursday on House Concurrent Resolution 3013, which urges the United States Supreme Court to "restore the definition of marriage to a union between one man and one woman." Supporters framed the resolution as a defense of traditional marriage and religious liberty; opponents said it would harm same-sex couples and risk removing rights recognized by the courts.
Representative Bill Twight (District 33, Hazen)…
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