Larry Neilson of St. Paul would like his sister to perform the marriage of his daughter. His sister is a judge, and while most judges are able to perform the duty, as an administrative judge, she cannot.
Rep. Bev Scalze (DFL-Little Canada) sponsors
HF2447 that would add administrative judges to the list of those who can solemnize a marriage.
The House Civil Law Committee approved the bill March 19 and moved it the full House for consideration.
Rep. John Lesch (DFL-St. Paul) quipped that Neilson’s sister could go online “and for 5 bucks be able to perform weddings,” noting that is the process he followed.
Neilson termed that “unethical.”
The companion,
SF2106, sponsored by Sen. John Marty (DFL-Roseville), awaits action on the Senate floor.
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