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Hawaii Senate Says YES To Civil Unions, Putting Them Just 1 Governor’s Signature Away

Following in the footsteps of the House, Hawaii’s State Senate today approved a civil unions bill in a 18-5 vote, sending it to Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s desk, where he will sign it. And so ends the reign that ex-Gov. Linda Lingle held in the state, vetoing the matter last year. When Abercrombie signs it, the bill will become law and take effect Jan. 1, 2012. (NB: In other gay news from the Hawaii Senate, lesbian Sabrina McKenna was confirmed as a State Supreme Court justice.)

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