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Friday, April 30, 2010
Hawaii Legislature Sends Civil Unions Bill To Gov
The Hawaii Assembly completed work on HB444 by approving the measure by a vote of 31-20 months after rejecting the measure almost exactly three months ago. The bill passed the Senate by a veto-proof majority and in 2009 had passed the House by a veto-proof majority. Republican Governor Linda Lingle has not said whether she would sign the bill into law or not.
If HB444 does become law, Hawaii would join Oregon, Washington, California, New Jersey and Nevada who have comprehensive "everything but marriage" statutes.
Labels:
california,
civil marriage,
civil unions,
domestic partnership,
Hawaii,
LGBT,
marriage equality,
nevada,
new jersey,
oregon,
Washington
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