Indiana House OKs controversial religious freedom bill

[Captain Obvious]

http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/23/indiana-house-oks-controversial-religious-freedom-bill/70336706/


Controversial religious freedom legislation that could protect business owners who don't want to provide services for same-sex couples is poised to become law in Indiana.

The Republican-controlled Indiana House approved the measure Monday on a 63-31 vote, largely along party lines. Five Republicans joined 26 Democrats in opposing the bill.

The vote likely clears a path for the hot-button legislation to become law. The Senate already approved a slightly different version of the bill last month and Senate author Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, said he plans to concur with the House version, possibly later this week.

The bill will then go to Gov. Mike Pence, who said Monday he plans to sign the legislation.

[Captain Obvious]

And the follow-up just for @Green Arrow (http://thepoliticalforums.com/member.php?u=868) :

http://indypolitics.org/2015/03/24/satanic-temple-sues-franklin-county/

Satanic Temple Sues Franklin County


The suit was filed on their behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and joined by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).

According to the complaint, in February of 2015, TST applied to erect a display from Nov. 29 through January 06, 2015. While the exact details of the display are not specified, TST revealed that it would be a lit display measuring up to 19 ½ feet in height. FFRF applied to place a display highlighting the importance of the Bill of Rights within the same period of time.

Both were rejected on the grounds that neither TST nor FFRF are residents of Franklin County. The ACLU contends that the requirement for local applications is a violation of the First Amendment and represents both organizations in a joint filing. According to the suit, “The requirement of the Ordinance that persons wishing to use the Courthouse lawn be residents of the County is not narrowly tailored to advance an important government interest, nor is it reasonably related to a legitimate government interest.”

The complaint also states that the grounds on which the displays were requested for display are described by a local ordinance (No. 2015-02) as “a forum to promote understanding of issues of public concern and to foster respect for the rights of all.” The ordinance also explains, “Public use of the courthouse grounds includes, but is not limited to, activities sponsored by county departments; celebrations; community events; cultural, educational, and historical activities, displays, demonstrations, exhibits, marches, rallies, press conferences, speeches, and vigils related to government or public issues; memorial services, performances, wedding ceremonies, and other expressive activities.”



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[Peter1469]

I expect that SCOTUS will overturn it at some point. Referring to Post 1.

[Cigar]

I never could understand why anyone would go into Business with limitations on employees and customers.

[Calypso Jones]

Senate Bill 101 would prevent state and local governments from "substantially burdening" a person's exercise of religion unless the government can prove it has a compelling interest and is doing so in the least restrictive means.
Supporters say the measure would protect people and business owners with strong religious beliefs from government intrusion.
"It's important that we allow our citizens to hold religious beliefs, maybe even those we might be appalled by, and to be able to express those," said Rep. Tom Washburne, R-Inglefield.

nineteen other states have done this.

i'm thinking there's gonna be a hell of a correction coming.

[Dragonborn Herald]

Indiana House?

Now i have an image of the guy who plays House as Indiana Jones.

Thanks.