The leader of Missouri's House says he doesn't expect there will be an effort to revive a contested measure to protect some businesses opposed to same-sex marriage.
In a rare move, a House committee, by a tied 6-6 vote, failed to advance the legislation Wednesday. It previously passed the Senate following a failed 37-hour filibuster by Democrats.
There are procedural moves that could revive the proposal. But GOP House Speaker Todd Richardson told reporters Thursday that he doesn't expect those will be employed.
At issue is a proposed constitutional amendment to ban government penalties against businesses that cite religion while denying some goods and services for same-sex weddings.
If passed by the Legislature, it would have gone to voters this year to decide.
The legislative session ends May 13.
