Maine Officially Becomes 5th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

It is with great pleasure to report that Governor John Baldacci of Maine has signed LD 1020 An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom. Via a press release on his website, the governor who formerly was opposed to marriage has now come out saying "he does not believe civil unions are equal to marriage, and that signing this legislation is the right thing to do".

Maine House Passes Marriage Equality!

The Maine house voted today for LD 1020 to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage & Affirm Religious Freedom. The bill has passed 89-58, and an earlier bill passed the senate. The bill now goes to the governors desk for approval before becoming law. If the bill is signed into law, Maine will become the 5th state to legalize same-sex marriage, and the 2nd state to do by legislative process.

Share your views with the governor, tell him to sign marriage equality into law!

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Maine House to Vote on Marriage Equality Bill Tuesday. Urge Them to Support!

Maine's Senate passed the marriage equality bill Thursday and will be headed to the House Tuesday for a floor vote Tuesday, May 5.

Maine voters are deeply divided over marriage equality, so it's important that the House hears from you and your support for its passing.

ACTION: Contact your Maine representative and tell them to vote yes for marriage equality.

Also, take a minute to sign Equality Maine's thank you letter to the Senators who passed marriage equality bill LD 1020.

Crossposted via Unite The Fight.

Contact Maine Senate Judiciary Committee to Pass Marriage Bill LD 1020

The Maine Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing yesterday on LD 1020 the bill to reverse the state ban on same-sex marriage and open up the institution to gay and lesbian couples. 3,000 people packed the University of Maine campus to speak as proponents or opponents of the bill, in a heated 14 hour long event.

The committee will convene again on Tuesday, April 28th, and it is critical that they hear more testimonies and opinions of those in favor of full marriage rights.

Maine residents can send a message to their representatives through the Equality Maine form.

All Americans should also contact all 14 reps on the Senate Judiciary Committee and urge them to vote in favor of LD 1020.