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Legislature may let SLC's gay-rights measures stand

Started by Shana A, January 12, 2010, 08:24:49 AM

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Legislature may let SLC's gay-rights measures stand
Politics » But GOP leaders not ready to embrace them for the state.

By Rosemary Winters

The Salt Lake Tribune
Updated: 01/10/2010 10:50:24 PM MST

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14154767

Salt Lake City's landmark protections for gay and transgender residents appear likely to take effect after surviving the last hurdle: the Legislature.

But most legislative leaders say it's doubtful those provisions against discrimination in housing and employment will be expanded statewide during the 2010 session -- despite a historic endorsement from the LDS Church.
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