Vermont Step Closer to Gay Marriage

Today Vermont is a step closer to legalizing gay marriage.
Vermont Gay Marriage Bill Advances to Senate Vote

The Vermont Senate will vote next week on legislation legalizing same-sex marriage, following acceptance of the bill in committee on Friday. Hundreds of people filled the Statehouse as the Judiciary Committee voted 5-0 to advance the measure.
The measure would replace Vermont’s first-in-the-nation civil unions law with one that allows marriage of same-sex partners, beginning Sept. 1. Civil unions, which confer some rights similar to marriage, would still be recognized but no longer granted after Sept. 1.

UPDATE: VT Senate Approves Gay Marriage Bill