"Everything but marriage" to be signed Monday in Seattle

Published 3:46 pm Thursday, May 14, 2009

The bill expanding rights for registered domestic partnerships – same-sex and those couples where one person is 62 years or older – will be signed Monday morning in Seattle.

Then the AG’s office can finish its work on the referendum to repeal the legislation.

Here’s the notice from the governor’s office – and the third bill is the one targeted for repeal.:

May 14, 2009

To: Ladies and Gentlemen

From: Marty Brown, Legislative Director

Subject: Bill Action — May 18, 2009

Montlake Community Center

Multipurpose Room

1618 East Calhoun Street

Seattle

Governor Gregoire will take action on the following House and Senate Bills:

Commencing at 10:30 AM

Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1445

Relating to domestic partners under the Washington state patrol retirement system.

Engrossed House Bill No. 1616

Relating to the state pension benefits of certain domestic partners.

Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5688

Relating to further expanding the rights and responsibilities of state registered domestic partners.