Same-Sex Marriage Update

blackboot · 11-05-2013, 10:57 PM

Marriage Equality in Hawaii Clears Another Hurdle; On to the Full House!November 5, 2013 by Adrian Matanza, Senior Regional Field Organizer HRC Blog

Just moments ago, after over 54 hours of testimony, the Hawaii House Committees on Judiciary and Finance amended and passed SB1, the marriage equality bill; 10 to 7 in Finance and 8 to 5 in Judiciary.

With over 5100 testifiers in support and opposition of the bill, SB1 was amended to include language that would provide protections to religious institutions. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration. While this is a huge hurdle in the passage of marriage equality in the Aloha State, the bill must pass the full House, then head back to the Senate, for the chamber to agree to the House’s amendments.

MsTinkerbelly · 11-07-2013, 03:42 PM

The House voted the second time yesterday and passed the marriage equality bill, but there is one more "reading" and vote tomorrow before the bill is sent back to the Senate for final voting.

One step closer....

An interesting side note is that one of Hawaii's openly Lesbian representatives voted no on the bill yesterday, saying that she is not sure it is what the people "really" want.

WTF?

iamkeri1 · 11-08-2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

An interesting side note is that one of Hawaii's openly Lesbian representatives voted no on the bill yesterday, saying that she is not sure it is what the people "really" want.

WTF?

I move that we "primary" her!
Smooches,
Keri

iamkeri1 · 11-08-2013, 01:33 AM

The statistics on this video are a little outdated (yes!!!) , but when I found it on youtube, I couldn't resist posting it here.
Smooches,
Keri

MsTinkerbelly · 11-08-2013, 11:47 AM

Governor Pat Quinn will sign the bill on November 20 in a signing ceramony in Chicago. Marriage is scheduled to begin june 1st.

Why they have to wait so long wasn't mentioned, but each state has different effective dates for laws to go into effect.

MsTinkerbelly · 11-08-2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

The House voted the second time yesterday and passed the marriage equality bill, but there is one more "reading" and vote tomorrow before the bill is sent back to the Senate for final voting.

One step closer....

An interesting side note is that one of Hawaii's openly Lesbian representatives voted no on the bill yesterday, saying that she is not sure it is what the people "really" want.

WTF?

The house is currently reading their opposition to the 19 (so far) amendments they made to the bill, and then there will be a final vote. I was watching the live stream from one of the Hawaiian news stations...the opposition is doing everything they can to derail the bill.

I'll be out later, i hope blackboot comes in to post the final vote.

blackboot · 11-09-2013, 06:13 AM

Number 16! We did it in Hawaii!!!

Hawaii House lawmakers pass same-sex marriage bill

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -

The Hawaii House of Representatives passed a third reading of an amended version of SB 1, the "Hawaii Marriage Equality Act of 2013" late Friday night.

The vote was 30 in favor and 19 against, with two representatives excused. the vote came after more than 20 floor amendments to the bill were attempted. Representatives also were allowed ten minutes to make final remarks, if they wished, before the final vote, which finally occurred shortly after 10 p.m.

Supporters of the bill screamed loudly in celebration when Speaker Joe Souki officially announced that the bill was approved. On the other side of the rotunda, opponents of the measure were silent for several minutes. Some also yelled in frustration that the bill had been approved.

SB 1, House Draft 1 expands the bill's original religious exemptions to protect clergy from refusing to perform wedding ceremonies and religious institutions from being compelled to allow wedding celebrations or provide wedding goods or services to a same-sex couple.

The bill now moves over to the Senate, where it is expected to be taken up Tuesday, November 12 (following the Veterans Day holiday). If the Senate approves the bill and Gov. Neil Abercrombie signs it, will go into effect December 2, 2013.

iamkeri1 · 11-09-2013, 10:03 AM

Fabulous!!!!

So who is next after Hawaii?
more
more
more!!!

Smooches,
Keri

blackboot · 11-12-2013, 07:36 PM

Hawaii Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
Bill now goes to Gov. Abercrombie to sign -KITV News

HONOLULU —The Hawaii Senate passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Tuesday before sending the special session to Gov. Neil Abercrombie.
The bill allowing same-sex couples to wed starting Dec. 2 passed in a 19-4 vote with two lawmakers excused.

Senators took up the bill a second time because of changes made in the House, where the bill was amended and passed after a five-day public hearing and two lengthy floor sessions.

An estimate from a University of Hawaii researcher says the law will boost tourism by $217 million over the next three years.

Senate made two decisions Tuesday. First, senators decided to accept the amended bill from the House. After that, the final vote was taken.

Abercrombie has indicated he would sign the bill as currently written.

"In Hawaii, we believe in fairness, justice and human equality. We embrace the Aloha spirit and respect one another. Today, we celebrate our diversity defining us rather than dividing us,"said Abercrombie. "I believe this bill provides equal rights for all people, is legally sound, and is in accord with the Hawaii State Constitution. I look forward to signing this significant piece of legislation, which provides marriage equity and fully recognizes and protects religious freedoms."

President Barack Obama praised the bill's passage, saying the affirmation of freedom and equality makes the country stronger. He says the vote makes him "even prouder" to have been born in Hawaii.

Maui Democratic Sen. J. Kalani English said the bill is an "expansion of aloha in Hawaii."

Sen. Sam Slom, the chamber's only Republican, said the government should stay out of legislating marriage.

The Hawaii Republican Party released the following statement:

"The Hawaii Republican Party appreciates that so many people, on both sides of this issue, passionately participated in the hearing process on this bill. However, what Hawaii witnessed during this special session was unprecedented -- a democrat super majority side-stepped important issues like lowering the high cost of living for working class families or improving our keiki's education, and instead pushed through controversial legislation in just ten days. Governor Abercrombie and the Democrat political elite decided that Hawaii's people are unfit to vote on important issues. Citizens may have been denied the right to vote on this issue, but next November they will not be denied the opportunity to vote on who represents them."

MsTinkerbelly · 11-12-2013, 10:24 PM

I read where Governor Abercrombie might sign as early as tomorrow...that would make Hawaii number 15 before Illinois which won't be signing until 11/20, right?

In any event, it is wonderful that Hawaii (where this fight began 20 years ago in 1993) finally extends Aloha to all of it's residents.

WTG Hawaii!

11-07-2013, 03:42 PM	#2
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11-08-2013, 11:47 AM	#5
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,907 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will sign the bill on November 20 in a signing ceramony in Chicago. Marriage is scheduled to begin june 1st. Why they have to wait so long wasn't mentioned, but each state has different effective dates for laws to go into effect.

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blackboot Member How Do You Identify?: TransgenderMasculineQueer Preferred Pronoun?: H with a y Relationship Status: fluxing the solder. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,964 Thanked 835 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 7482394	I just got back from the State Capital in Honolulu... Hawaii Senate passes same-sex marriage bill Bill now goes to Gov. Abercrombie to sign -KITV News HONOLULU —The Hawaii Senate passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Tuesday before sending the special session to Gov. Neil Abercrombie. The bill allowing same-sex couples to wed starting Dec. 2 passed in a 19-4 vote with two lawmakers excused. Senators took up the bill a second time because of changes made in the House, where the bill was amended and passed after a five-day public hearing and two lengthy floor sessions. An estimate from a University of Hawaii researcher says the law will boost tourism by $217 million over the next three years. Senate made two decisions Tuesday. First, senators decided to accept the amended bill from the House. After that, the final vote was taken. Abercrombie has indicated he would sign the bill as currently written. "In Hawaii, we believe in fairness, justice and human equality. We embrace the Aloha spirit and respect one another. Today, we celebrate our diversity defining us rather than dividing us,"said Abercrombie. "I believe this bill provides equal rights for all people, is legally sound, and is in accord with the Hawaii State Constitution. I look forward to signing this significant piece of legislation, which provides marriage equity and fully recognizes and protects religious freedoms." President Barack Obama praised the bill's passage, saying the affirmation of freedom and equality makes the country stronger. He says the vote makes him "even prouder" to have been born in Hawaii. Maui Democratic Sen. J. Kalani English said the bill is an "expansion of aloha in Hawaii." Sen. Sam Slom, the chamber's only Republican, said the government should stay out of legislating marriage. The Hawaii Republican Party released the following statement: "The Hawaii Republican Party appreciates that so many people, on both sides of this issue, passionately participated in the hearing process on this bill. However, what Hawaii witnessed during this special session was unprecedented -- a democrat super majority side-stepped important issues like lowering the high cost of living for working class families or improving our keiki's education, and instead pushed through controversial legislation in just ten days. Governor Abercrombie and the Democrat political elite decided that Hawaii's people are unfit to vote on important issues. Citizens may have been denied the right to vote on this issue, but next November they will not be denied the opportunity to vote on who represents them."

11-12-2013, 10:24 PM	#10
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,907 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	Hawaii I read where Governor Abercrombie might sign as early as tomorrow...that would make Hawaii number 15 before Illinois which won't be signing until 11/20, right? In any event, it is wonderful that Hawaii (where this fight began 20 years ago in 1993) finally extends Aloha to all of it's residents. WTG Hawaii! Last edited by MsTinkerbelly; 11-12-2013 at 10:26 PM.

11-05-2013, 10:57 PM	#1
blackboot Member How Do You Identify?: TransgenderMasculineQueer Preferred Pronoun?: H with a y Relationship Status: fluxing the solder. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,964 Thanked 835 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 7482394	Marriage Equality in Hawaii Clears Another Hurdle; On to the Full House!November 5, 2013 by Adrian Matanza, Senior Regional Field Organizer HRC Blog Just moments ago, after over 54 hours of testimony, the Hawaii House Committees on Judiciary and Finance amended and passed SB1, the marriage equality bill; 10 to 7 in Finance and 8 to 5 in Judiciary. With over 5100 testifiers in support and opposition of the bill, SB1 was amended to include language that would provide protections to religious institutions. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration. While this is a huge hurdle in the passage of marriage equality in the Aloha State, the bill must pass the full House, then head back to the Senate, for the chamber to agree to the House’s amendments.

11-08-2013, 01:33 AM	#4
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	The statistics on this video are a little outdated (yes!!!) , but when I found it on youtube, I couldn't resist posting it here. Smooches, Keri

11-09-2013, 06:13 AM	#7
blackboot Member How Do You Identify?: TransgenderMasculineQueer Preferred Pronoun?: H with a y Relationship Status: fluxing the solder. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,964 Thanked 835 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 7482394	Number 16! We did it in Hawaii!!! Hawaii House lawmakers pass same-sex marriage bill HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii House of Representatives passed a third reading of an amended version of SB 1, the "Hawaii Marriage Equality Act of 2013" late Friday night. The vote was 30 in favor and 19 against, with two representatives excused. the vote came after more than 20 floor amendments to the bill were attempted. Representatives also were allowed ten minutes to make final remarks, if they wished, before the final vote, which finally occurred shortly after 10 p.m. Supporters of the bill screamed loudly in celebration when Speaker Joe Souki officially announced that the bill was approved. On the other side of the rotunda, opponents of the measure were silent for several minutes. Some also yelled in frustration that the bill had been approved. SB 1, House Draft 1 expands the bill's original religious exemptions to protect clergy from refusing to perform wedding ceremonies and religious institutions from being compelled to allow wedding celebrations or provide wedding goods or services to a same-sex couple. The bill now moves over to the Senate, where it is expected to be taken up Tuesday, November 12 (following the Veterans Day holiday). If the Senate approves the bill and Gov. Neil Abercrombie signs it, will go into effect December 2, 2013.

11-09-2013, 10:03 AM	#8
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	Fabulous!!!! So who is next after Hawaii? more more more!!! Smooches, Keri