#defense of marriage act

Senate Committee to Consider Gay-Marriage Bill Monday

The meeting will follow the convening of the special session of the Legislature requested by Gov. Neil Abercrombie.

Governor Proposes More Special Session Bills

The governor wants to add bills for health care and government workers’ contracts to the gay marriage legislation to be heard by lawmakers on Oct. 28.

Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage

The Legislature will reconvene on Oct. 28 to consider a bill that would give gay couples the same legal status as opposite-sex couples.

ANALYSIS: Gay Marriage’s ‘Roe vs. Wade’ Moment On the Way?

Of the two cases being heard in 2013, it is a ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit that directly challenges the Defense of Marriage Act.