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Gay-Marriage Law Withstands Court Challenge

An Oahu judge has refused to issue an order preventing the state from issuing licenses to same-sex couples.

Judge Refuses to Stop Gay-Marriage Bill From Becoming Law

The ruling in an Oahu court was made in response to a lawsuit by a GOP lawmaker seeking to prevent the governor from signing Senate Bill 1.

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.