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February 1, 2013
New Mexico gay marriage law passes first hurdle

US state has passed a same-sex marriage bill in the first committee, which its supporters call a 'great first step' on a long road to equality

New Mexico would be one of the next US states to pass marriage equality as a law proposing it has just passed the first hurdle.

The bill will allow voters to decide the issue of gay marriage, but also states churches would not be required to recognize and perform same-sex ceremonies.

After hearing diverse opinions, lawmakers voted 3-2 to pass the bill, ABC reports. The Republicans voted against the measure.

January 20, 2013
New Mexico could be voting for gay marriage

Gay marriage bill being considered in New Mexico's legislative committee

New Mexico voters could decide on gay marriage if a bill is approved by the state's legislature.

As reported by the Santa Fe New Mexican, state Representative Brian Egolf, a Democrat, is a sponsor of an amendment to the state's constitution that would allow gay couples to marry.

'It’s time to recognize all the families in New Mexico who are headed by same-sex couples,' Egolf said Thursday (17 January).