Same-sex Marriage In Washington
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Same-sex marriage in Washington state has been legal since December 6, 2012.
On February 13, 2012, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed a same-sex marriage bill that had been passed by both houses of the state legislature. Voters approved the legislation in a referendum held on November 6, 2012. The law took effect on December 6. Within a couple of days, more than 600 same sex marriage licenses were issued in King County alone, and the first marriages were celebrated on December 9, 2012.
Read more about Same-sex Marriage In Washington: Initiative 957, 2012 Same-sex Marriage Bill, Public Opinion, Economic Impact, See Also
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