Maine Senate passes marriage equality legislation

04/30/09 (Maine) Portland Press Herald:

"The Maine Senate this morning passed a bill that would allow same-sex marriage in Maine. The Senate voted 20-15 in favor of the measure In initial voting. Next, an amendment to require a statewide referendum on the matter was rejected, 22-13. Then the Senate registered its support for the original measure again, this time by 21-14."

Source of article reference: ADF Alliance Alert

04/30/09 NY Times:

"If the Maine Legislature approves same-sex marriage, opponents will try to collect enough signatures to suspend the law until a public referendum can be held — probably in June 2010 — asking voters if they want to overturn it."