Less than three hours ago, the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee passed HB 300 by a 12 to 11 vote. The votes fell along party lines, with 12 Democrats voting “Yes” and 11 Republicans voting “No.” Members tell us they received many emails and phone calls about this issue.
HB 300: Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, is a radical gay-rights bill that would add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the state’s Human Relations Act.
This bill now is likely headed to a floor vote, perhaps as early as Wednesday, March 18th. Gay rights groups have scheduled a lobby day in support of HB 300 at the Capitol for Tuesday, with lobbying training being held at a nearby church!
It is laws like this one in other states (like Massachusetts and California) that paved the way and greased the skids for courts to legalize same-sex marriage. And it is laws like this one that are being used as hammers to force Christian ministries and charities to either operate in ways contrary to their faith and doctrine, face fines and/or prison, or cease the ministry work. It will force business owners and landlords to violate their faith and conscience.
Proponents of the “gay agenda” are systematically setting the stage for same-sex marriage and the silencing of those who would call their lifestyle immoral or sinful. HB 300 would be a key and very dangerous foundation to their efforts, and it must not be allowed to pass.
Our greatest impact comes from having citizens within the district make direct contact with your state representative. The next several days are vital. Here’s what you can do:
Legislators are now returning to their districts, and are typically in the district office Thursday and Friday. Call their district office and ask them to oppose HB 300.
To Find and Contact Your PA State Rep: www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/representatives_alpha.cfm
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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