New bid to advance civil unions in Hawaii
(Honolulu, Hawaii) With time running out in the current session of the Hawaii state legislature, supporters of civil unions who are worried about the stalled bill are trying a new approach.
The civil union bill been languishing in committee and the Democratic leadership has been divided on how …
Tags: Bid, Civil Union Bill, Civil Unions, Current, Democratic Leadership, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii Legislature, Hawaii State Legislature, Honolulu Hawaii, New Approach, RunningReport: Support wavering for vote on civil unions in Hawaii
(Honolulu, Hawaii) The drive to make Hawaii the fifth state in the country to allow same-sex civil unions is on the verge of failing, despite support from most state lawmakers.
Senate leaders had planned a vote before the full Senate as early as Tuesday, but deep divisions have emerged over whether …
Tags: Civil Unions, Deep Divisions, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii State, Honolulu Hawaii, Same Sex, Senate Leaders, State Lawmakers, Verge, VoteHawaii lawmakers cautious on future of civil union bill
(Honolulu, Hawaii) A bill that would allow civil unions for same-sex couples remains stalled in committee with Senate leaders uncertain how to move forward.
Last month, after 15 hours of hearings, the Senate Judiciary and Government Operations Committee tied 3-3 on whether to advance the bill to the full Senate.
Tags: Civil Union Bill, Civil Unions, Government Operations Committee, Hawaii Lawmakers, Honolulu Hawaii, Same Sex Couples, Senate Judiciary, Senate LeadersHawaii committee deadlocked on civil union bill
(Honolulu, Hawaii) A Senate committee Wednesday was deadlocked on legislation to give same-sex couples in Hawaii all of the rights of marriage, but without the name.
After 15 hours of often emotional testimony on Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary and Government Operations Committee met early Wednesday, voting 3-3.
Senate leaders are now faced …
Tags: Civil Union Bill, Emotional Testimony, Government Operations Committee, Honolulu Hawaii, Legislation, marriage, Met, Same Sex Couples, Senate Committee, Senate Judiciary, Senate LeadersHawaii civil union bill gains steam
(Honolulu, Hawaii) A majority in the state House has signed on as co-sponsors of a bill that would give same-sex couples in Hawaii all of the rights of marriage but without the name. But whether the bill will make it to a vote on the floor depends on just a …
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