Idaho Representative Heather Scott introduced a memorial urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate bans on same-sex marriage, claiming the Obergefell v. Hodges decision overstepped state authority. The proposal, though not legally binding, reflects the legislature's stance on the issue.
On Tuesday, Idaho legislators presented new legislation on same-sex marriage in the House State Affairs Committee. Rep. Heather Scott (R) Blanchard drafted a memorial asking the U.S. Supreme Court to re-legalize bans on same-sex marriage across U.S. states. Upon presenting her draft legislation, Rep. Scott told committee members that the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision allows same-sex marriage s and overrules state power.
'What this decision did is it took the right away from a state to decide on marriage laws. Traditionally, that is a state's decision,' Rep. Scott said. A memorial is not legally binding but simply a resolution showing Idaho legislature agrees with a statement. The Idaho joint democratic caucus shared their thoughts on the proposal: 'At this point, all Idahoans know and love someone who is part of the LGBTQ community. Same-sex marriage is not going anywhere; it has been the law of the land for a decade.
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