Senate Bill 118 - A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-23

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S935)

Alternative Names

A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.

A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.

Associated Legislation

Recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, pioneering county clerk who advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married in 1975.

Policy Areas

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

Recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, pioneering county clerk who advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married in 1975.

A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

This resolution designates March 26, 2023, as Clela Rorex Day to recognize Clela Rorex for issuing the first same-sex marriage license in the United States and becoming a pioneer for civil rights and same-sex marriage.

Congress
118
Number
SRES - 118
Introduced on
2023-03-23
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/23/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates March 26, 2023, as Clela Rorex Day to recognize Clela Rorex for issuing the first same-sex marriage license in the United States and becoming a pioneer for civil rights and same-sex marriage.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.
Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Bill:  Recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, pioneering county clerk who advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married in 1975.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/3/2023

This resolution designates March 26, 2023, as Clela Rorex Day to recognize Clela Rorex for issuing the first same-sex marriage license in the United States and becoming a pioneer for civil rights and same-sex marriage.

Latest Action3/23/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S935)