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Same-Sex Marriage In Maine

A Summary of Gay Marriage in Maine

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Same-Sex Marriage In Maine

Portland, Maine

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  • 11/4/09: Voters passed Question 1, repealing same-sex marriage in the state.

  • 5/6/09: Gov. John Baldacci signed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Maine, making the state the fifth in the U.S. to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry. The bill authorizes marriage between any two people rather than between one man and one woman. Gov. Bladdacci previously opposed gay marriage, but switched his position citing fairness and equal protection for all citizens in Maine.

  • 5/5/09: The Maine House of Representative voted to legalize gay marriage by a vote of 89 to 57. The Senate approved the measure 21-to-13. The law will take effect in mid-September.

  • A new research study released by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law shows that by allowing same-sex couples to marry in Maine the state budget will experience a boost of approximately $8 million per year.

  • Which other states allow gay marriage? Explore same-sex marriage laws by region.

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