Sentences with phrase «marriage equality legislation»

The Assembly has passed marriage equality legislation in previous legislative sessions but in 2009, the bill failed to pass the Senate.

«With bipartisan passage of marriage equality legislation in the state Assembly, and five additional senators from both sides of the aisle pledging to vote in of support marriage legislation, this week has been nothing short of historic for New York.

The Governor worked alongside an unprecedented, bipartisan coalition of organizations and supporters to build momentum in every region of the state for passage of marriage equality legislation.

Marriage equality legislation comes into force.

The Pride Agenda touted several of its other accomplishments, including marriage equality legislation in 2011.

We recognize and respect that not all faiths support marriage equality, and agree that it is appropriate that the proposed marriage equality legislation provides broad protection for religious freedom.

Bloomberg spoke briefly last week at Governor David Paterson's announcement that he was reintroducing marriage equality legislation.

The «center of gravity has shifted» on same - sex marriage in New York's senate, according to the Log Cabin Republicans, who say members of the GOP won't be pressured to vote against the recently - announced marriage equality legislation, The Advocate reports:

The New York State Assembly is expected to once again approve marriage equality legislation tomorrow.

Legislators can not go home without passing marriage equality legislation this month.

We look forward to Ross continuing to build on that record to pass marriage equality legislation, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act and the Dignity for All Students Act.»

Cuomo touted the state's success in passing marriage equality legislation and paid family leave, and the passage of a bill raising the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour.

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, who was not present at yesterday's press conference, released a statement shortly after the presser: «I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of marriage equality and remain steadfast in my commitment to passing the marriage equality legislation submitted today by Governor Paterson.

«This is an important issue for the administration, and the governor is committed to working with New Yorkers to get the marriage equality legislation passed,» said Cuomo spokesman Richard Bamberger.

There is already some discussion about including amendments to marriage equality legislation that will allow further discrimination against same - sex or other couples.