Nevada: Bill to repeal marriage equality ban passes in state Senate

A bill repealing the state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage passed the Nevada Senate Monday by a vote of 12-9.

Senate Joint Resolution 13 repeals the constitutional amendment enacted by voters in 2002.

From Buzzfeed:

Sen. Kelvin Atkinson declared on the floor during the debate, “I am a black, gay male.” Because he was speaking about his sexual orientation publicly for the first time Monday night, he said he had heard negative comments about the marriage amendment repeal from others prior to the vote. But, he said, “People should mind their business and allow people to do what they want to do.”