The Washington Senate yesterday passed a measure to give registered same-sex domestic partners an expanded set of rights. The law would treat them as equal to opposite-sex spouses in a number of areas, including those related to probate and trusts, community property and homestead exemptions, guardianship, powers of attorney, and spousal testimony. Domestic partners of public officials would be required to submit financial disclosure forms, just as opposite-sex spouses of officials do. The bill now goes to Governor Chris Gregoire, who is expected to sign it.
All that and they get Sheryl Swoopes. Congrats to all the lucky dykes of the Evergreen State.