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Hawaiʻi Becomes 15th State to Legalize Same Sex Marriage
At 10:51 a.m. HST, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Hawaiʻi became the 15th state to legally recognize same-sex marriage, as Governor Neil Abercrombie signed the bill into law before an invited crowd at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
LIVE Stream: Signing of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Same-sex marriage is expected to become legal in Hawaiʻi today during a 10 a.m. bill signing ceremony hosted by Governor Neil Abercrombie at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Liliʻu Theater.
Same-Sex Marriage a Signature Away From Law: Passes Senate 19-4
Same-sex marriage in Hawaiʻi is one signature away from becoming law after passing in a final 19-4 vote by the Hawaiʻi Senate today.
Final Vote Expected on Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Today’s vote comes following consistent advancement of the measure in both chambers and 57 hours of testimony from thousands of individuals during committee review in the state House.
Same Sex Marriage Bill Passes House, 30-19
State House lawmakers advanced a bill that would legalize same sex marriage in Hawaiʻi on third and final reading today in a 30-19 vote, with two members excused.
Same Sex Marriage Bill Heads to Full House
The session is set to convene at 10 a.m., and comes following the passage of the bill in the House Committees on Judiciary and Finance on Tuesday.
Lawmakers Testify in Same Sex Marriage, as Bill Advances
After an unprecedented five days of public testimony, the state House committees on Judiciary and Finance advanced a bill with amendments, that if approved by the legislature and signed into law, would legalize same sex marriage in the state.
House Committee Begins Decision Making on Same Sex Marriage
The House Committees on the Judiciary and Finance recessed shortly before 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013) for decision making on Senate Bill 1, which if passed, would legalize same sex marriage in the state.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Senate in 20-4 Vote
The Senate voted today 20 to 4 to pass a bill on third and final reading to legalize same-sex marriage in Hawaiʻi. All three Maui Senators voted in favor of the measure.
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.
Special Session Begins on Gay Marriage
A special session of the Hawaiʻi Legislature begins today as state lawmakers consider legislation on marriage equity and a measure that if passed outlines a start date for gay marriage in the state.
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 Seeks to Expand Special Session Agenda
Governor Neil Abercrombie on Tuesday asked the Legislature to expand the agenda for the upcoming special session to include measures relating to health services and collective bargaining.
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.
Senate Confirms Cahill to Maui Second Circuit Court
Peter T. Cahill was confirmed today as Judge for the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, located on Maui.
Senate Confirms Judge Pollack to the Supreme Court
The Hawaii State Senate today confirmed Judge Richard W. Pollack as an Associate Justice to the Supreme Court during a special session.