A measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state is one step closer to passage by the Legislature.
The Senate Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee approved the measure with a 4-3 vote on Thursday. The bill is expected to head to a floor vote next, though a date has not yet been determined.
Measures have been introduced in the House and Senate and both had public hearings on Monday. There are already enough votes to pass the measure both chambers.
Washington state has had a domestic partnership law since 2007, and a so-called “everything but marriage” law since 2009.
Opponents of same-sex marriage have promised a referendum battle at the ballot if the Legislature passes the bill. (AP)
