UPDATE: Governor Signs Marriage Equality Bill; What Do You Think?

UPDATE, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13:

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, surrounded applauding gay couples and with the media looking on, on Monday in Olympia signed into law historic legislation that would make Washington the seventh state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.

"This is a very proud moment," Gregoire said, according to the Seattle Times.

The change takes effect in 90 days, on June 7. In the meantime, opponents of gay marriage are vowing to fight the law with a referendum that would repeal it. If they can gather 120,577 signature before June 6, it would delay the law until the November election.

Kirkland Patch asked readers for their views last week when the state House passed the bill, and its informal survey by Monday showed 34 people supporting same-sex marriage and 21 opposed. Or poll remains open; you can also still share your views in the comment box below.

For the full Times story on the bill signing, click here.

ORIGINAL STORY, Feb. 8:

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The bill is now on its way to Governer Gregoire to be signed. It passed in the House with a 55-43 vote.

The bill will allow same-sex couples to legally marry in the state of Washington. Opponents of the bill say that they will fight this legislation with a ballot measure, which will allow voters to overturn the decision.