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Marriage amendment defeated
Staff and volunteers for Minnesotans United for All Families celebrate Minnesota becoming the first state in the nation to vote down a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The group hosted an Election Night event at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Nov. 6, 2012.
MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel

Legislation that would allow same-sex marriage in Minnesota appears to be moving forward. On Sunday, state Sen. Scott Dibble, D-Mpls, told WCCO that he plans to introduce a bill this week. Sen. Branden Petersen, R-Andover, recently stated his willingness to co-sponsor such legislation.

Some legislators appear to be more in favor of legislation regarding civil unions or extension of benefits to same-sex partnerships. In November, Minnesotans turned down a ballot measure to put language banning same-sex marriage into the state constitution.

On The Daily Circuit Friday Feb. 22, we'll discuss what potential legislation could look like. Joining the debate: Richard Carlbom, campaign manager for Minnesotans United for All Families, and Autumn Leva, director of governmental affairs and communications for Minnesotans for Marriage.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DEBATE:

GOP Minnesota legislator preparing to co-sponsor gay marriage bill (Star Tribune)

Marriage amendment defeated
Supporters of the marriage amendment pray together at the Embassy Suites in Bloomington, Minn. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2012.
Caroline Yang for MPR

Minnesota gay-marriage opponents weighing new 'counter' strategy (MinnPost)

GOP leaders rule out reprisals against caucus members who vote for gay marriage (MinnPost)

One-on-one: Minnesota same-sex marriage debated (MPR)

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Marriage amendment defeated
Staff and volunteers for Minnesotans United for All Families celebrate Minnesota becoming the first state in the nation to vote down a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The group hosted an Election Night event at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Nov. 6, 2012.
MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel