The Oregon State Senate Rules Committee just voted on Oregons Civil Unions Bill - SB 1073 - and has voted it out of committee. This means that it is going to a floor vote... There shouldn't be a problem passing it in the Senate. It's the House that concerns me, although I think it will happen.

Roey Thorpe, Executive Director of Basic Rights Oregon said:

"For Oregon same-sex couples, and we don't even know which ones will be hit hardest, each day that goes by without civil unions is a day that families are vulnerable to tragedy and two more years is too long to wait for another try in another legislative session," said Thorpe. "Oregon lawmakers now have it within their power to prevent these tragedies and we are counting on them to side with decency and fairness and pass SB 1073 immediately."

For more coverage visit:
Basic Rights Oregon Blog

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