(Reuters) – Governor Christine Gregoire plans to sign newly passed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, making it the seventh with a law on the books to recognize same-sex nuptials, her office said on Thursday. A statehouse signing ceremony in Olympia, Washington’s capital, was slated for 11:30 a.m. local time on [...]
Washington House Passes Marriage Equality 55-43
by David on February 9, 2012
OLYMPIA — The only thing left is Gov. Chris Gregoire’s signature. Legislation legalizing gay marriage is on its way to the governor after passing the state House by a 55-43 vote on Wednesday. Gregoire, who supports the measure and watched as lawmakers voted, has five days to sign the bill after it’s sent to her [...]
How One Governor Changed Her Mind On Gay Rights
by David on January 11, 2012
Washington could become the seventh state to legalize marriage
by David on January 4, 2012
Washington could become the seventh state to legalize marriage for lesbian and gay couples. Sources close to the discussions said Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday is expected to publicly support gay-marriage legislation during the session that starts Monday. Gregoire has never endorsed same-sex marriage publicly, but supports giving gay and lesbian partners the same rights [...]