The bill expanding rights for registered domestic partnerships – same-sex and those couples where one person is 62 years or older – will be signed Monday morning in Seattle.
Then the AG’s office can finish its work on the referendum to repeal the legislation.
Here’s the notice from the governor’s office – and the third bill is the one targeted for repeal.:
May 14, 2009
To: Ladies and Gentlemen
From: Marty Brown, Legislative Director
Subject: Bill Action — May 18, 2009
Montlake Community Center
Multipurpose Room
1618 East Calhoun Street
Seattle
Governor Gregoire will take action on the following House and Senate Bills:
Commencing at 10:30 AM
Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1445
Relating to domestic partners under the Washington state patrol retirement system.
Engrossed House Bill No. 1616
Relating to the state pension benefits of certain domestic partners.
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5688
Relating to further expanding the rights and responsibilities of state registered domestic partners.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
