Alabama lawmakers pass workaround bill on same-sex marriage

The House of Representatives voted 67-26 for the bill that would replace marriage licenses with a new form called a marriage certificate.

Republican Sen. Greg Albritton, the sponsor of the bill, said he proposed the change so people can obtain marriage documents in every county. Rep. Neil Rafferty, the only openly gay member of the House, said the proposal was"born out of prejudice." "It accommodates a handful of judges that couldn't get their personal feelings, couldn't check them those at the door and couldn't do their jobs," Rafferty, D-Birmingham, said.After same-sex couples obtained the legal right to marry, about a half dozen of Alabama's 68 probate judges declined to issue licenses so they would not have to give them to gay couples."I believe marriage is between a man and a woman, as do a lot of Alabamians," Allen said.

NBCOUT I think this great. Takes gov out a religious ceremony, opens marriage to everyone, bars it from no one. Sure it was done in spite...so what?

NBCOUT Y'all realize this makes it easier for any couple to get a license, right? This bypasses judges who might not sign otherwise.

NBCOUT Judges that let their religion decide what laws they will follow SHOULDN'T BE JUDGES!

NBCOUT Bigots! In Alabama! Who knew?!?

NBCOUT Why would Alabama not want to marry same sex couple's! Alabama will let a man marry his sister and there happy with that and even let 1st cousins marry! Now getting married to your sister is just 2 dang sick! I don't like my family that much to want to have sex with them

NBCOUT Damn, don't these people get tried of being made fun of for being bigots, it's not that big a deal to let people live their lives, it's a crazy idea called freedom, but I shouldn't expect nationalists to understand what that means, freedom and liberty for all is a Patriotic ideal

NBCOUT Some folks need to know when to chill SHAKING MY HEAD LEARN

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NBCOUT Nothing Changes in some parts of the South. Still Using calendars from the 19th Century.

NBCOUT Sick! I will never spend time in Alabama again!!!!

NBCOUT Wow! Alabama keeps hitting them right out of the park! What a hell.of a state it is! They just want to make their own rules

NBCOUT 'I believe marriage is between a man and a women' and why do you believe that, your honor? Because of your religious beliefs? SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. If you can't separate your beliefs then you shouldn't work in government.

NBCOUT So mature!

NBCOUT Are Earthworms a same-sex couple. Are Homosexuals evolving into Earthworms?

NBCOUT “...solemnly swear that I will administer justice W/O respect to persons, & do equal right to the poor & to the rich, & that I will faithfully & impartially discharge & perform all the duties incumbent upon me as under the Constitution & laws of the United States. So help me God”

NBCOUT Is that really the reason?

NBCOUT They have become embolden by Trump to ignore laws! They go too far! RepJerryNadler SpeakerPelosi SenSchumer It's time to impeach Trump he has emboldened lawmakers to ignore the rights of the people they serve! This needs to end before it gets worse! Congress needs to act!

NBCOUT Why is it your decision on their lives to be happy. What they do doesn’t affect in any way either of them judges. They still wake up tomorrow and go to work or whatever. People and their feelings. 🤦‍♂️

NBCOUT These judges are all about family values now excuse them while they cheat on their wives & husbands. BRB

NBCOUT Alabama is so confusing! I'm glad they have a work around for gay marriage. Hopefully the homophobic judges be removed for refusing the follow the law or retire so the next generation can move this country forward already.

NBCOUT Ignorance ♠️

NBCOUT Talibamastan. This is what you get when you vote for Republicans.

NBCOUT Roll Damn Tide

NBCOUT Why am I not the least bit surprised?

NBCOUT If you work for the government, you can't be political. Full stop.

NBCOUT Disgusting

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