Love in Action was nation's largest 'ex-gay' group
Practice described as ‘potentially harmful’
Love in Action's Smid later abandoned group, came out as gay
Measure would mandate health, safety standards
Measure would bar trying to change sexual orientation
Liberals who want to govern must get serious and get to work
Justices have refused to hear challenge to state prohibitions four times
Proposed law died in committee in two previous years
Second reading on ordinance planned for April
Legislative proposals in varying stages in 20 U.S. states