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Washington Legislature passes domestic partner bill
Wed, Apr 11th 2007, 12:17Today the Washington State Legislature passed a bill creating domestic partnerships for same-sex couples. The legislation, which was sponsored by Victory endorsee Sen. Ed Murray, marks "a really important first step in providing some first protections for same-sex couples and their families," according to Rep. Jamie Pedersen, another Victory-endorsed official. Though many legal barriers remain, the bill's easy passage through the House (63-35) is considered by many to be a sign that future advances in the legal status of LGBT citizens may be on the horizon.
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