Applause! Applause! It’s in the laws!
The matter’s been decided!
Hooray! Hooray! As of today,
No more a state divided!
It should have happened years ago,
But, better late than never—
There are some couples here I know,
For whom it’s seemed forever!
My neighbors can get married now
If they should so decide—
Exchanging rings and solemn vows,
A lovely Bride and Bride.
I’ll add links as they become available–looks like I am ahead of the news organizations this time.
adding…
Governor Lynch’s signing statement.
Union Leader’s updated story
Text of House Bill 73
Text of House Bill 436
Text of House Bill 310
Woohoo! We'll slowly get all of New England. I believe now only Rhode Island is the hold out.
Well, yes and no, Noadi–Maine still has to give the opportunity for the voters' veto, so (if I understand it correctly) the new law won't take effect until that vote, if there are [a sufficient number of] signatures collected.I've had it out with a handful of Mainers about this issue, years ago. Wonderful state, but those particular residents were not exactly finest kind.
Maine happens to be where I live. The way it works is IF the opponents can collect enough signatures before the law goes into effect in September it will be put on hold until after a vote. If it gets on the ballot I'll be out there doing my best to make sure my state does the right thing and upholds the law.We have our share of idiots and like most idiots they tend to be a loud minority.
In my state, they're going to make Centerlink payments (benefits) equal for gay and straight couples. Soon, I hope, soon, it'll make gay marriage legal. It's so absurd otherwise.