Washington State Senate Introduces Marriage Equality Bill

Legislators introduced a marriage equality bill in the Washington state Senate on Monday, and a companion bill is expected in the house today. The state passed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1998, limiting the definition of marriage to a man and woman, but the legislation does not prevent a reversal of the ban. Democrats currently control both houses of the legislature as well as the Governor?s mansion. Gov. Christie Gregoire signed a law extending domestic partnership rights in 2009, but her position on marriage is unclear.State Senator Ed Murray of Seattle introduced the current bill. Recognition of the "loving, lifelong commitment" among gay and lesbian couples "is the final step to achieving full equality. I believe the legislature and the public are both ready to take that final step," he said.Related Media Coverage:The Advocate ? February 14, 2011?Wash. State Senate Introduces Marriage Bill?http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/02/14/Wash_State_Senate_Introduces_Marriage_Bill/

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