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==Supporting gay rights==
==Supporting gay rights==
In 1997, Hollis spoke out on the Senate floor against the proposed marriage amendment to the Louisiana constitution. "I'm absolutely convinced that those people who lead the alternate lifestyle do so because of genetics," Hollis said. He went on to say that he would not condemn their lifestyle, nor would he "vote for a constitutional amendment to bring it to a vote to divide our people..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qrd.org/qrd/usa/louisiana/1997/antimarriage.amendment.killed.again-05.08.97|title=Louisiana Anti-Marriage Bill Defeated a Second Time Without a Single Vote Cast|date=May 8, 1997], ''The Queer Resources Directory''|accessdate=October 28, 2013.</ref> The amendment, offered up by then Senator [[Phil Short]], would have brought the issue of marriage between people of the same sex in Louisiana, to a referendum in the state. After a number of senators spoke in opposition to the legislation, Short tabled the measure.
In 1997, Hollis spoke out on the Senate floor against the proposed marriage amendment to the Louisiana constitution. "I'm absolutely convinced that those people who lead the alternate lifestyle do so because of genetics," Hollis said. He went on to say that he would not condemn their lifestyle, nor would he "vote for a constitutional amendment to bring it to a vote to divide our people..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qrd.org/qrd/usa/louisiana/1997/antimarriage.amendment.killed.again-05.08.97|title=Louisiana Anti-Marriage Bill Defeated a Second Time Without a Single Vote Cast|date=May 8, 1997], ''The Queer Resources Directory''|accessdate=October 28, 2013.</ref> The amendment, offered up by then Senator Phil Short, would have brought the issue of marriage between people of the same sex in Louisiana, to a referendum in the state. After a number of senators spoke in opposition to the legislation, Short tabled the measure.
In 2001, Hollis acknowledged that his son, Michael Hollis, is homosexual. He introduced a bill to prohibit all but the smallest businesses in Louisiana from discriminating against employees because of sexual preference.
In 2001, Hollis acknowledged that his son, Michael Hollis, is homosexual. He introduced a bill to prohibit all but the smallest businesses in Louisiana from discriminating against employees because of sexual preference.