Elder Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy said as quoted in the Deseret News, the church "
does not oppose civil unions or domestic partnerships," the article then continues on to specify so that health insurance and other benefits can be shared with same-sex couples. Pretty straight forward correct? Now watch the video I have linked below.
Video LinkThe picture of Adam and Eve is copyrighted by
Intellectual Reserve which is a branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Now the senate bill in question isn't about marriage, but about
domestic partnerships and expanding rights in that area.
So this senate bill isn't about redefining marriage, but about expanding rights involved with domestic partnerships, which the church is on record for not opposing. Why do you think they would have given permission for the use of a picture they own the rights to, or is this a matter of this group not having permission? What do you think?
All the links will put you to the information that I found regarding official statements, copyright owndership, and the details of the bill.