And the march of progress continues to Nevada . . . .
A bill to give same-sex couples the rights of married couples passed a key hurdle Wednesday, clearing a Senate committee by a 4-2 vote.
Senate Bill 283 would allow gay couples the right to enter into domestic partnerships, which would grant the same benefits to partners as married couples.
It now will have to clear the Senate floor, where Democrats hold a slim 12 to 9 majority over Republicans. [Las Vegas Sun]
Gay marriage has been outlawed in Nevada since voters passed a constitutional amendment in consecutive elections, the second time in 2002.
Via Joe.My.God
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