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Oregon's SB 1000 IS BACK! Civil Unions and Anti-Discrimination!

After splitting Senate Bill 1000 (Civil Unions and Statewide Anti-Discrimination) the Oregon State Senate has brought them BACK TOGETHER! SB 1073 (Civil Unions on their own after being split) is gone. It had been voted out of the Senate Rules Committee, which was a huge landmark. But this? THIS IS HUGE NEWS.

I have been wearing my "Support SB1000" T-Shirt once a week or so, knowing that it had been split and no longer a bill - but now... it means everything! This is it Oregon. Senate Bill 1000 should be voted out of committee in the next few days and then should pass the full senate next week.

SUPPORT SB 1000: Fairness and equality for ALL Oregonians.

Damn, I am so happy right now.

by Bryan Harding

This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 5:20 PM. Want to discuss? Leave a comment below.

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By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/23/05, 1:34 PM

First, let me say I love your blog. Read it everyday. Second, I think all of us need to get to phones and start talking to our legislators in the House now if we want this bill to stand a chance under Emperor Minnis and her minions. Hopefully Oregonians will take the call to action seriously. My husband and I, and thousands of other Oregonians, shouldn't have to wait another two years.    



By Blogger Gavin S., at 6/23/05, 1:49 PM

Thank you so much Marshall. You know - when SB1000 first split I was a little concerned. I heard some rumors from staffers and other sources that it was a matter of getting enough votes for the whole bill together. They could though get it passed if they split them as some would vote for one, others the other.

The Senate Democrats have stepped up and united - and lets not forget the Senate Republicans that we have to thank for this. Senator Morse, Senator Westlund - thank you. Without their valiant effort and passionate will to further equal rights in Oregon we would be in a different place.

So the fact that we have SB 1000 back in it's full glory is a beautiful thing. It brings new hope to the fight and I also believe that it has helped to reenergize our base to make the calls and stay on their Senators.

So thank you Marshall - we need more people like you. Stay on it!

As I hear the up to the minute news regarding our fight here in Oregon I will update Gay Rights Watch ASAP.

Also if you are not subscribed the Basic Rights Oregons e-newsletter click here.    



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