Olympia - State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement following legislative approval of marriage equality today in the House of Representatives:

"Today our state has taken another historic step toward extending fundamental rights and freedoms to all families in Washington State.

“I am thankful for the leadership and courage of my House colleagues for their commitment to human rights and equality. With their support, this long overdue bill now heads to the governor for her approval.”

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