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Article: Civil unions bill stuck in panel, but gaining

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February 22, 2009
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Supporters and opponents of civil unions for same-sex partners are increasing the pressure on state legislators to act on a civil unions bill that is now before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

House Bill 444 has already cleared the state House on a 34 to 17 vote.

The six Senate committee members appear to be deadlocked on the bill, as Sen. Robert Bunda, considered the swing vote, announced that he will vote against it.

The expected count has Sens. Brian Taniguchi, Dwight Takamine and Clarence Nishihara in favor and Sens. Bunda, Mike Gabbard and Sam Slom opposed.

But, even a deadlocked committee does not end the political drama, because the Senate can bypass the committee and bring the bill ...

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