Connecticut Senate Expected To Pass Civil Union Bill

[davidinalameda]

http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/04/040605connPartner.htm

As other states pass constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage, Connecticut lawmakers are moving closer toward voluntarily allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter state-recognized civil unions.

The Democrat-controlled Senate is scheduled to vote today on a bill that would make Connecticut the first state to recognize civil between same-sex couples without needing intervention from the courts to do so.

"Our responsibility as a state is to have laws that ensure the well-being of each of our citizens," said Rev. Davida Foy Crabtree, conference minister for Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ. She hopes the state will eventually allow same-sex marriage.

[renaissanceguy]

1. This is good news.

I've been calling and writing to the Illinois legislature about proposing a civil unions/marriage bill, but haven't had any response.

Any luck in other states?


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