JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, recently added a new audio link to his multimedia page, which is located on his Missouri Senate website. This page features audio and video links (both streaming and broadcast quality — when available) for visitors to listen to and watch Sen. Emery address issues that are important to him and the citizens of the 31st Senatorial District.
The new audio link includes Sen. Emery discussing Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would — upon voter approval — prohibit the state from imposing penalties on individuals and religious entities who refuse to take part in same sex marriage ceremonies due to sincerely held religious beliefs.
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Senator Emery says debate lasted 39 hours on Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would — upon voter approval — prohibit the state from imposing penalties on individuals and religious entities who refuse to take part in same sex marriage ceremonies due to sincerely held religious beliefs. (:29)
Senator Emery adds there is a growing debate, nationally, over right and wrong. (:32)
Senator Emery also says this resolution comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. (:28)
Senator Emery says both state and the federal government have regulated marriage. (:28)