Governor: Hawaii Special Session on ‘Marriage Equity’ Bill Set for October

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Gov. Neil Abercrombie is calling the Hawaii Legislature into special session Oct. 28 to hear same-sex marriage legislation.

UPDATE: The announcement came at 1 p.m. today at a press conference at the state Capitol. 

Abercrombie said he expects the special session will last roughly five days. The latest draft of the “marriage equity” bill has a Nov. 18 effective date.

Civil Beat will have more on this developing story later. In the meantime, read our recent reporting on this issue:

Hawaii Legislature Has Votes to Pass Same-Sex Marriage

The Main Obstacle for Marriage Equality: Divergent Religious Views

Estimate: Special Session to Legalize Gay Marriage Would Cost Just $25,800

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