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Dec 15, 2006
Quickie Link: NJ Gov. Set To Sign Civil Unions Bill
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By vanrozenheim
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(New Jersey, USA) A bill to allow civil unions for same-sex couples passed the New Jersey Legislature Thursday afternoon. It now goes to Gov. Jon S. Corzine who has said he would sign the legislation into law. The bill will take effect in 60 days after he signs it. The first civil unions could begin in February. "Love counts," said Wilfredo Caraballo, (D) opening debate in the Assembly. "The gender of whom one loves should not matter to the state." The Assembly voted 56-19 to pass the bill. It was approved in the Senate on a 23 - 12 vote an hour-and-a-half later.
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