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Title: Face-off over anti-bias bill
Post by: Shana A on May 23, 2008, 06:38:53 AM
Post by: Shana A on May 23, 2008, 06:38:53 AM
Face-off over anti-bias bill
Gov. Ritter has yet to act on the measure, which some say would open public restrooms to all genders.
By Electa Draper
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 05/23/2008 01:47:17 AM MDT
http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_9352121 (http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_9352121)
A gay and lesbian grassroots Democratic group and conservative Christian lobbyists are battling over a bill expanding prohibitions from discrimination in public life based on religion and sexual orientation.
Senate Bill 200 would ban discrimination based on a person's religious belief or sexual orientation — including transgender people — in places of public accommodation, housing practices, family planning services and 20 other public spheres.
Gov. Ritter has until June 5 to sign or veto the bill; with no gubernatorial action, the bill automatically becomes law.
Gov. Ritter has yet to act on the measure, which some say would open public restrooms to all genders.
By Electa Draper
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 05/23/2008 01:47:17 AM MDT
http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_9352121 (http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_9352121)
A gay and lesbian grassroots Democratic group and conservative Christian lobbyists are battling over a bill expanding prohibitions from discrimination in public life based on religion and sexual orientation.
Senate Bill 200 would ban discrimination based on a person's religious belief or sexual orientation — including transgender people — in places of public accommodation, housing practices, family planning services and 20 other public spheres.
Gov. Ritter has until June 5 to sign or veto the bill; with no gubernatorial action, the bill automatically becomes law.