Marriage Protection Amendment Stalled
 

HARRISBURG – Supporters of the Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment received the disappointing news that SB 1250 was tabled and is now stalled in the state Senate.

Sen. Michael Brubaker, the prime sponsor of the bill, explained why in his statement on the Senate floor:

“Our caucus has been informed by the Speaker of the House that if Senate Bill 1250 is sent to the House of Representatives, it will be referred to the State Government Committee. Our belief, based on the information we have received from the House, is that the Chairman of the State Government Committee will not allow Senate Bill 1250 to be considered by the committee in a timely manner. If we can obtain an agreement from the House leadership that Senate Bill 1250 would be considered, I have been assured by our leadership that the Senate will consider this legislation promptly. Given all these facts, I very reluctantly make a motion that Senate Bill 1250 be placed upon the table.”

While the future status of the bill is being studied, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is asking that gratitude be expressed to the state senators who supported SB 1250 in committee and behind the scenes.

Please call the following senators who serve districts in the Diocese of Scranton and thank them for supporting the Marriage Protection Amendment.
 

Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), 610-868-8667 or 717-787-4236

Sen. John Gordner (R-27), 570-784-3464 or 717-787-8928

Sen. Roger Madigan (R-23), 570-322-6457 or 717-787-3280

Sen. Raphael Musto (D-14), 570-654-1483 or 717-787-7105

Sen. James Rhoades (R-29), 570-773-0891 or 717-787-2657

Sen. Joseph Scarnati (R-25), 814-726-7201 or 717-787-7084

Thank you for your support!