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Abercrombie will sign Gay Marriage Bill Wednesday
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The state Senate, as expected, overwhelmingly approved a marriage equity bill today, sending the measure to Gov. Neil Abercrombie who has vowed to sign it and make Hawaii the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage.
An invitation-only bill-signing ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hawaii Convention Center's Liliu Theater. The event will be streamed live at http://governor.hawaii.com and broadcast on 'Olelo's channel 55.
Today's 19-4 vote, while historic, was a somewhat anti-climatic end to the legislative special session that began Oct. 28 and included more than 55 hours of public testimony, followed by two day-long sessions in the House where lawmakers approved the bill late Friday night in a 30-19 vote.
"I look forward to signing this significant piece of legislation, which provides marriage equity and fully recognizes and protects religious freedoms," Abercrombie said in a statement after the Senate vote.
An invitation-only bill-signing ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hawaii Convention Center's Liliu Theater. The event will be streamed live at http://governor.hawaii.com and broadcast on 'Olelo's channel 55.
Today's 19-4 vote, while historic, was a somewhat anti-climatic end to the legislative special session that began Oct. 28 and included more than 55 hours of public testimony, followed by two day-long sessions in the House where lawmakers approved the bill late Friday night in a 30-19 vote.
"I look forward to signing this significant piece of legislation, which provides marriage equity and fully recognizes and protects religious freedoms," Abercrombie said in a statement after the Senate vote.
Read more: http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20131112_State_Senate_meets_for_final_vote_on_samesex_marriage_bill.html
Of course, it's not like Hawaii is part of the United States.....
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I still haven't figured out why Gov Quinn in Illinois is waiting until November 20th to sign their bill up there
The Senate and House in Illinois passed the bill last week - so it's strange that he is waiting so long.
Regarding Illinois here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014642425
