Nevada Legislature Finalizes Domestic Partner Bill

The Nevada Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill that gives domestic partners, whether gay or straight, many of the rights and benefits that Nevada offers to married couples. On a voice vote, senators endorsed Assembly amendments to SB283, sending the measure to Gov. Jim Gibbons who has threatened to veto the plan. The only comment came from Sen. Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas, who said Assembly changes made after the Senate's initial vote for SB283 improved it. The revisions state, among other things, that no "solemnization ceremony" is required and it's "left to the dictates and conscience of partners entering into a domestic partnership" whether to have such a ceremony. Full Story from MercuryNews.com - Click Here

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