KC law firm finds all kinds of problems with anti-same-sex-marriage proposal

A Kansas City law firm has uncovered what it calls a series of issues with SJR 39, the controversial proposal aimed at protecting those who refuse services to same-sex couples.

A memo from Husch Blackwell obtained by The Buzz suggests a series of issues that begin with the definition of “individual” in the measure and includes possible state Constitution violations.

Another issue: use of the “undefined term “marriage” in the proposed law.

SJR 39 has passed the state Senate is now under review in the House.

The memo is attached.