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Youngkin signs marriage equality measure, takes tougher line against gun control [View all]
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Youngkin signs marriage equality measure, takes tougher line against gun control
Ban on legacy admissions among 64 bills signed by governor
BY: GRAHAM MOOMAW - MARCH 9, 2024 10:31 AM
In the first signals of how he’ll act on legislation approved by Virginia’s Democratic General Assembly, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a largely symbolic bill protecting same-sex marriage but took a more adversarial stance to bills dealing with gun control, reproductive rights and marijuana.
Youngkin had until Friday night to take action on 84 bills the legislature sent to him on a shorter-than-usual timeline. He vetoed eight, recommended changes to 12 and signed the rest.
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