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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on domestic partnership bill

For Immediate Release: April 15, 2009

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire released the following statement today on the House passage of legislation to expand the rights and responsibilities of state registered domestic partners:

�I want to thank the legislators who worked tirelessly to get this bill passed in the House. This legislation will expand basic benefits, provide better financial security and ensure equal treatment for domestic partners living in Washington state. Our state is one that thrives on diversity. We have to respect and protect all families that make up our communities. I look forward to receiving this bill, and signing it into law.�