A big thanks to all those "Jewel" blog readers who wrote their delegates to support HB 438. Unfortunately our local delegates, once again, demonstrated their lack of respect and inclusion for all their constituents regardless of race, color, religion and or sexual orientation. This bill passed because of your efforts as well as across the aisle compromise within the Maryland House of Delegates, sans Jacobs, Smigiel and Hershey, and will move to the Senate and then to the Governor's desk. It is expected that opponents such as Delegates Jacobs, Smigiel and Hershey will attempt to derail this proposed legislation with a public referendum this coming election day. With its proposed implementation in January 2013, Maryland will be able to stand proud and strong as a state that respects all its residents and for this reason shall reap the benefits of more jobs, tourism and money in our State coffers.
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