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Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome:Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; State Senator Eric Adams voted YES; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 , Jun 24, 2011

Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; State Sen. Eric Adams co-sponsored and voted YES; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 , Jun 25, 2010

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