"Hawaii Senate votes to legalise same-sex marriage"
Hawaii is set to become the latest US
state to allow gay marriage after it passed a bill legalising same-sex
unions. The state's Senate approved the measure by 19 votes to 4. Hawaii's Democratic governor indicated he would sign the bill into law
without delay. It is expected to come into effect on 2 December. Same-sex marriages are currently legal in 14 US states and the District of
Columbia. Correspondents say the bill is likely to make Hawaii a popular wedding
destination for same-sex couples. Researchers at the University of Hawaii have
said that the law will boost tourism income by $217m (£136m) over the next
three years. "I look forward to signing this significant piece of legislation, which
provides marriage equity and fully recognises and protects religious freedoms,"
Governor Neil Abercrombie said on Tuesday.
^ And the trend continues.. ^
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24921752
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