MI Senate passes bill to protect LGBTQ rights in Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act
On Wednesday, Michigan senators voted to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for LGBTQ people.
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On Wednesday, Michigan senators voted to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for LGBTQ people.
A large portion of the money is expected to go to bringing a Ford Motor Co. battery plant to the Marshall area.
LANSING — The Michigan Senate approved $1.3 billion in new spending late Tuesday, including $630 million in funding to prepare the site of a planned Ford Motor Co. electric vehicle battery plant in the Marshall area.The package also has $205 million in aid for financially struggling…
The bill passed 23-15 with three Republicans joining the 20 Democrats in support. There was applause among lawmakers on the Senate floor.
The bill expands the state civil rights act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Democratic bill, which passed with three GOP votes, does not include any religious exemptions.