State House passes gay marriage bill

Washington’s same-sex marriage bill is on its way to Gov. Chris Gregoire for signing in the next few days. The Democrat-controlled state House voted 55 to 43 this afternoon to approve Senate Bill 6239.

BRAD SHANNON; Staff writer

Published: 02/08/12 3:59 pm | Updated: 02/08/12 3:44 pm

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Washington’s same-sex marriage bill is on its way to Gov. Chris Gregoire for signing in the next few days. The Democrat-controlled state House voted 55 to 43 this afternoon to approve Senate Bill 6239. Read more

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