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[a] Polling suggests that a large majority of Washington residents support the legal recognition of same-sex marriage. [1] Prior to legalization in December , the Washington State Legislature had enacted a law recognizing domestic partnerships providing some of the rights and benefits of marriage in With the U. You can republish articles in print or online. Washington Voters Legalize Gay Marriage and Marijuana
The images out of Washington state toward the end of — all-night parties celebrating legalized pot and same-sex marriage — sparked hope among liberal activists that the tide has turned on. Margie Witt remembers sitting in the front row of a crowd in the ornate State Reception Room with her partner Laurie McChesney, crying tears of joy as legislation was signed making same-sex marriage legal in Washington. Ten years ago today , then-Gov. 2SLGBTQIA+ History in WA
In another sweeping change for Washington, Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday signed into law a measure legalizing same-sex marriage. The state joins several others that allow gay and lesbian. In the election of November 6, , Washington voters make history as the state becomes one of the first three to enact marriage equality by popular vote, and one of two to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. President Barack Obama b. 
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In Washington, marijuana legalization won slightly more support than did same-sex marriage; I gained percent of the vote statewide, and prevailed in 20 counties. Nationwide, however, results on marijuana were more mixed than the sweep in favor of marriage equality. The Commission finds it critical to acknowledge that this timeline is nowhere near complete and that there is plenty more to be added. If you are aware of any historical events, or other information from anywhere in the state, we invite you to submit suggestions for this timeline using the form located at the bottom of this page.
A decade after 'I do,' we revisit WA's first legally wed gay
History was made at midnight in Washington on two fronts last night: Bans on both gay marriage and recreational marijuana use were lifted. Seattle, WA—Some 6. The difference between this law and marijuana-decriminalization laws already on the books in 14 other states?
Legalized pot, gay marriage
That’s because, while Colorado voters legalized pot and Maine and Maryland voters approved gay marriage yesterday, Washingtonians accomplished both feats with two historic ballot measures that. . 
History of Same Sex Marriage in Washington State
In , the state of Washington joined these states to legalize same sex marriage. Yet unlike other states which had legalized same sex marriage through the courts, Washington was one the first states in the nation (along with Maine and Maryland) to legalize same sex marriage through the popular vote. On November 6, , Referendum 74 passed. .
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– Washington State - Domestic partnership for same-sex couples becomes legal in WA [4] – Washington State - Referendum 74 passed in Nov. 6 elections, making same-sex marriage legal [4] – Seattle, WA - Seattle elects the first openly gay mayor, Ed Murray [4]. .