Politics & Government

LIVE VIDEO: Simon to Introduce Bill That Would Allow Same-Sex Marriage

Watch live video at 10 a.m. Wednesday as he introduces the legislation at a press conference.

Rep. Steve Simon (DFL-District 46B), whose district includes Hopkins and St. Louis Park, is among the authors of a bill that will allow same-sex marriage in Minnesota, according to a Minnesotans United news release.

On Wednesday morning, Simon, Minneapolis Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL-District 61) and Minneapolis Rep. Karen Clark (DFL-District 62A) will discuss the bill they authored and why they think it’s important to pass the legislation in 2013.

United Church of Christ Minnesota Conference Minister Karen Smith Sellers, Rabbi Michael Latz of Shir Tikvah Congregation and others will join the legislators at tomorrow’s event.

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The legislation is not yet posted on the Minnesota Legislature’s website.

Watch the press conference live at 10 a.m. in the player above.

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