BBC
April 25, 2014
On Wednesday a group of state legislators in Missouri began debate on a proposal to impeach Democratic Governor Jay Nixon for issuing an executive order allowing same-sex couples to file joint state income tax returns.
Although gay marriage is illegal in Missouri, Mr. Nixon’s order would recognize legal marriage certificates issued in other states for tax purposes.
“This is such a blatant and serious violation of Missouri’s constitution and Missouri law that the governor should be removed from office,” Republican state Representative Nick Marshall told the Missouri House Judiciary Committee.
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