Senate Bill 152, banning same-sex health insurance for most public agencies, passed the senate easily last week, 8-0.
The Bill became numero uno for its proponents after the University of Louisville started offering domestic partner benefits January 1.
Despite dire warnings of a massive liability exposure, only eight employees have taken advantage of U of L benefits for their partners. U of L President James Ramsey fought against the bill, stating it affects the school's ability to hire from a talented and diverse pool of professorial applicants. And besides, other schools are doing it.
"The intent of the bill is to protect marriage and protect the family structure," McGaha, R-Russell Springs, told reporters.
By the way, this bill also affects unadopted grandchildren, siblings and parents of employees, even if the employee has custody of the relative.
As my niece would say, "that ain't right."
Monday, February 19, 2007
KY Bans Same Sex Insurance. Hell.
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