Maryland
MD Marriage Equality Bill Withdrawn
Sat, 2011-03-12 00:00 — AnonymousANNAPOLIS— The speaker of Maryland’s House vowed that Democrats would try again next year to pass legislation legalizing gay marriage, but the intense lobbying by faith groups against the measure in recent weeks shows that it won’t be easy, even in a state known for its liberal politics.
A loose coalition of Democratic legislators failed to cobble together enough votes to overcome opposition from Republicans and religious groups, including the Catholic church and many black congregations, to make Maryland the sixth state to legalize gay marriage. Read more »
MD Senate Passes Marriage Equality Bill; House Takes Up Bill
Fri, 2011-02-25 14:32 — AnonymousANNAPOLIS— Maryland's Senate passed a landmark measure Thursday evening that would allow same-sex couples to wed, pushing the controversial issue to the House of Delegates, which appears nearly evenly split on the issue. Read more »
MD Senate Grants Marriage Equality Bill Preliminary Approval; Final Vote on Thursday
Wed, 2011-02-23 00:00 — AnonymousANNAPOLIS— The Maryland Senate advanced legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex marriages on a preliminary vote of 25 to 22, all but ensuring passage of the measure in that chamber. Read more »
Maryland Senate Committee Approves Marriage Equality Bill; Full Passage Likely
Thu, 2011-02-17 00:00 — AnonymousANNAPOLIS—Legislation that would legalize same-sex marriages in Maryland appeared headed for passage in the state Senate after winning approval Thursday from a key committee and the backing of a Prince George's senator who had withheld his support.
A 7 to 4 vote by the Judicial Proceedings Committee sends the bill to the Senate floor, where a lengthy and emotional debate is expected next week on the most high-profile social issue of the 90-day session. Read more »
Maryland Marriage Equality Bill Passage Likely
Fri, 2011-02-11 00:00 — AnonymousANNAPOLIS—Supporters of same-sex marriage came to Annapolis on Tuesday armed with personal stories, emotional pleas for equal treatment and arguments about how allowing gay couples to marry could help Maryland's economy. Read more »
