In addition to local government, Governor Pawlenty identified "significant individual" as unacceptable in his letter vetoing Senate File 1997.
"The bill has not removed all of the domestic partner provisions as I have previously requested. Moreover, a provision remains in the bill that would permit the unlimited expansion of employee benefits to domestic partners and others by local units of government. Again, I am opposed to any legislation concerning domestic partners benefits, including the bill's study and the definition of 'significant individual.'"
