In the Senate today, a bill granting same-sex couples the right to marry was heard, including two hours of public testimony. Shortly after the meeting, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen announced she supports the bill, giving it 25 supporters -- the majority needed to pass. "I know this announcement makes...
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Marriage equally gains 25th supporter, bill heard
Monday, January 23 2012 - The Hopper
Sen. Murray and partner Michael Shiosaki on why marriage matters
Monday, January 23 2012 - Ed Murray
Listen to Sen. Murray and Michael Shiosaki, partners of more than 20 years, explain what passing marriage equality will mean, for them and for Washington state....
Senator Eide’s Week in Review – Jan. 16-20
Monday, January 23 2012 - Tracey J. Eide
Sen. Ranker issues statement on marriage equality hearing, legislative progress
Monday, January 23 2012 - Kevin Ranker
Olympia - Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , released this statement following the conclusion of a senate hearing on marriage equality and after the announcement of a secured 25 th vote, enough to pass the measure in the state Senate: "I was proud to sit in on the committee hearing today to listen...
VIDEO: Sen. Kevin Ranker discusses Discover Pass, renewable energy
Monday, January 23 2012 - Kevin Ranker
VIDEO: Sen. Tom on public health, cigarette tax
Monday, January 23 2012 - Rodney Tom
Sen. Murray's statement on a majority for marriage equality
Monday, January 23 2012 - Ed Murray News
Sen. Murray issued the following statement regarding today's news that a majority of senators support his bill, SB 6239, allowing same-sex couples to marry in Washington state: "This is an incredible moment in a struggle that has gone on every one of the 17 years I have been in the Legislature,...
Senate bill will give rehabilitated juvenile offenders a second chance
Monday, January 23 2012 - Nick Harper
A bill sponsored by Sen. Nick Harper, D-Everett , is designed to give juvenile offenders the opportunity to earn a living and find housing as adults without being haunted by their past. The laws governing juvenile records were written decades ago before information was disseminated to potential employers...
Murray's statement on Sen. Haugen’s support of marriage equality
Monday, January 23 2012 - Ed Murray News
Sen. Murray issued the following statement regarding a decision by his colleague, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, to vote in favor of marriage equality this year: "I want to thank Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen for her decision today. I know that she takes her responsibility to her constituents and their...
Haugen announces stance on marriage equality
Monday, January 23 2012 - Mary Margaret Haugen
OLYMPIA – Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen issued the following statement today following the Senate hearing on Senate Bill 6239 to allow same-sex marriage: “For several weeks now, I have heard from the people of my district. They’ve shared what’s in their hearts and minds. “I...