Vermont Marriage Equality Bill Unanimously Passes Senate Committee

Vermont Freedom to Marry
March 19, 2009

Vermont Freedom to Marry just announced the committee passage on their site:

"Senate Judiciary Committee Approves S.115 5-0! Calls Needed!

A unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee just voted to support S.115. The Committee approved minor edits to the bill, and rejected a proposed amendment for a statewide non-binding referendum by a 4-1 margin. When Senator Sears called the question, each Senator in turn voted to support the bill. The full Senate is expected to debate and vote on the bill Monday at 3:00 p.m. We urge you to attend.

We've successfully cleared the first hurdle - and it's time to double-down! This weekend is our last chance to reach out to our Senators - each and every one of them. It's vitally important. Our future, and history, depend on it. Those who oppose our full equality will be extra motivated; we must be, too. Even if you've contacted your Senator before, please do it again. Click here for a list of Senators and their contact information. And if you haven't contacted your Representative for awhile, please do so. This is it!" (Link)