Washington
The Washington state Senate passed a bill on Wednesday February 1st, 2012 that would legalize same-sex marriage putting in place the opportunity for the state to become the seventh to allow gay and lesbian couples to tight-the-not. The measure will now head to the House, where it is expected to be approved as early as next week. We look forward to updating the homepage here at STAGM!
Washington State Marriage Laws: What the State Constitution says…
(1) Marriage is a civil contract between a male and a female who have each attained the age of eighteen years, and who are otherwise capable.
(2) Every marriage entered into in which either the husband or the wife has not attained the age of seventeen years is void except where this section has been waived by a superior court judge of the county in which one of the parties resides on a showing of necessity.Washington Statute 26.04.020
Source: Washington State Constitution
THREE HORRAYS FOR WASHINGTON STATE BREAKING DOWN THEIR BARRIERS! 2/1/12
Get ready to turn Washington State PINK on the map on your homepage! Senate just approved, House expected to easily pass the bill, allowing full marriage rights for same-sex couples in WA. Governor has already said she will sign.