KS: House mulling “covenant marriage” lawThe Hutchinson News: “Legislation that would make it harder for some people to get a divorce in Kansas is making its way through the Statehouse. Proponents of ‘covenant marriage’ say the voluntary agreement would require couples to make a higher commitment to marriage and to understand that commitment before going into a marriage . . . The amendment passed in the House Feb.18 on a vote of 65 to 54. The bill containing the amendment was then approved the next day, 84 to 38. Rep. Jan Pauls, D-Hutchinson, was one of eight Democrats who voted for the amendment, with 14 Republicans joining the majority of Democrats in opposition.” HB 2667: An act concerning domestic relations | The “covenant marriage” amendment begins on pg. 25
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