HONOLULU — Hawaii House and Senate lawmakers say they don’t have enough support to call a special session to consider whether to legalize gay marriage.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Wednesday that House Majority Leader Scott Saiki says the Legislature doesn’t have the two-thirds majority needed to call a special session.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie can call for a special session if he chooses.
Supporters of gay marriage have renewed a push on the issue in Hawaii since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that legally married gay couples can get federal benefits.
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Senate Majority Leader Brickwood Galuteria says it’s not likely lawmakers will be called into session unless there is a good chance a bill would be passed.
Hawaii allows civil unions without the marriage label.
Regular session resumes next year.
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