RI: Legislature May Override Governor's Veto of Funeral Rights Bill

Rhode Island lawmakers will try to override the governor’s veto of legislation allowing same-sex couples to plan the funerals of their partners. The bill received near-unanimous support from both chambers this year. But it was vetoed by Republican Gov. Don Carcieri, who said it represented an erosion of the principles behind heterosexual marriage. The governor said rights for domestic partners should be decided by voters, not by the General Assembly. The bill is among those scheduled to be dealt with before the House and Senate start their new sessions on Tuesday. Full Story from the Nashua Telegraph: http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/statenewengland/509373-227/ri-lawmakers-plan-override-vote-on-gay.html

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RI Legislature Sends Gay Funeral Planning Bill to Governor

Gays in Rhode Island would get the right to plan the funerals of their late partners under a bill heading to Gov. Don Carcieri's desk. The legislation approved Thursday by the state Senate would give gay men and women the same right to plan the funerals of their partners as if they were married. Rhode Island is the only New England state that does not recognize gay marriage. It would also allow the medical examiner to release a body to the late person's domestic partner. Full Story from WJTV: http://www2.wjtv.com/jtv/ap_exchange/special_-_medical/article/RiLawmakersBackFuneralPlanningRightsForGaysRi/49888/

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