The Committee which has been working on HB3526 (i.e. SB2) and HB2007 reached a decision today. They voted 5 to 2 in favor of HB2007, which sends it to the house floor. It may be voted on as early as this Thursday.
The wording in House Bill 2007 has been changed from 'Civil Union' to 'Domestic Partner'. Somehow, the committee thinks that merely changing a name can change the nature of the bill. Changing 'Marriage' to 'Civil Union' to 'Domestic Partner' does nothing to change the fact that the bill provides an institution equal to marriage for same sex couples.
On HB2007, Urgent action is requested. Call your local representative. Urge them to vote against HB2007. You can find their number here: http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/ .
These are the Committe members who have been listening to the hearings on these bills. Sal Esquivel and Kim Thatcher both voted against HB2007, and will vote against HB3526 (SB2). Thank them for their vote, and encourage them to stand for truth.
The Committee was undecided on HB3526, which would elevate homosexuality and similar behavior to minority status. They are holding another discussion on that issue today at 5PM. They will still recieve your e-mails on this issue if you get them out tonight.
Diane Rosenbaum - rep.dianerosenbaum@state.or.us
Dave Hunt - rep.davehunt@state.or.us
Arnie Roblan - rep.arnieroblan@state.or.us
Vicki Berger - rep.vickiberger@state.or.us
Sal Esquivel - rep.salesquivel@state.or.us
Kim Thatcher - rep.kimthatcher@state.or.us
Peter Buckley - rep.peterbuckley@state.or.us
E-mail these committee members about HB3526 (SB2) and call or e-mail your representative about HB2007. Please help to stop these bills.
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