MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Common Council's decision to approve an ordinance allowing city officials to protest Wisconsin's same-sex marriage ban during their oath of office wasn't the only controversial move the body made on Tuesday night.

The council also passed an ordinance prohibiting anyone from interfering with a breastfeeding mother.

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The ordinance bars anyone from interfering with breastfeeding or pumping in public places. The measure was prompted by recent reports of mothers being escorted off planes or even out of Camp Randall Stadium because of where they've chosen to breastfeed, WISC-TV reported.

The council's decision parallels the progress made by similar legislation around the region. The Dane County Board of Supervisors passed a nearly identical measure earlier this month and state Sen. Fred Risser said that he will introduce a similar bill at the state level.

Council Votes To Expand Historic Marsh

In addition, the council also approved a historic land deal to protect Dane County's largest marsh.

More than $4 million will be spent to protect the Cherokee Marsh on Madison's north side. The 1,200-acre Cherokee Conservation Park will grow by 270 acres.

It is the largest conservation purchase in the city of Madison in 40 years, WISC-TV reported.