N.H. Lawmakers to Vote on Marriage Equality Repeal

[William769]

The New Hampshire House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that would rescind marriage equality in the state — a move that Gov. John Lynch has vowed to veto if it passes both Republican-controlled legislative chambers.

Observers on both sides of the issue are closely watching whether the bill, introduced by state representative David Bates, will muster the two-thirds majority needed to override that veto (the bill will move onto the Senate if it passes the House today). Bates has also called for a non-binding referendum on whether marriage rights for gays and lesbians should be replaced with a civil unions structure.

But polling on the issue shows that a solid majority of New Hampshire residents are opposed to rolling back marriage rights for gay residents.

The House begins its session at 10 a.m. eastern time, with a vote on the marriage bill possible by this afternoon, the Associated Press reports. According to a House official, bill debate will be webcast here.

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2012/03/21/NH_Lawmakers_to_Vote_on_Marriage_Equality_Repeal/

[chemp]

1. Didn't A District Court already rule on this?

They were wishy-washy regarding the California ruling, but they clearly stated that rights awarded a people cannot be voted away.
Marriage rights were granted by stature.
Marriage rights cannot be taken away now that they are given.

NH Republicans, go to hell.