The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog reported that Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire are pushing to repeal the state's same-sex marriage law. The bill would define marriage as a "legally recognized union between one man and one woman" and would allow for civil unions defined as "a contractual agreement that provides reciprocal benefits and obligations to the parties of the agreement."
If the bill passes, Governor John Lynch (D) has promised to veto it. However, the Republicans still would be able to overcome the veto since they control both the state House and Senate. New Hampshire could become the first state to repeal a same-sex marriage bill.
There are some members of the GOP in New Hampshire who are concerned about the potential backlash from repealing the same-sex marriage law and would rather focus on cutting spending and other pertinent issues. The New Hampshire House will need to vote by March 29, 2012, before it can be sent to the state Senate.
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