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House celebrates 30th anniversary of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court decision on marriage equality

Hawaiʻi House Democrats on Monday joined American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality.

Same Sex Marriage Bill Passes First Hurdle

A bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Hawaiʻi passed its first hurdle today, advancing out of committee. It is now headed to the full Senate for a vote, which could take place as early as Wednesday.

Committee to Hold Hearing on Marriage Equality Bill

The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor will hold the hearing on Senate Bill 1, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 in the State Capitol Auditorium.

Governor Calls for Special Session on Marriage Equity

Governor Neil Abercrombie called for a special session to begin Oct. 28 to address the issue of marriage equity.

Hawaiʻi Celebrates 50th Anniversary of March on Washington

US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi will join state leaders in the Honolulu Capitol Rotunda at 4 p.m. today for an event commemorating the occasion.

Governor Urges Lawmakers to Hear Marriage Equality Bills

Governor Neil Abercrombie issued a statement on the topic of marriage equality, calling on legislators to hold hearings on the marriage equality bill to further discussions on equal treatment.