Germany Legalizes Gay Marriage (June 30, 2017)

[libertpaulian]

She probably feels embarrassed that her country is one of the few left in Western Europe that doesn't have marriage equality.

[libertpaulian]

Because they're taking up the bill that's already been voted on by the Bundesrat, that means once this chamber votes on the bill, it becomes law, right?  (Once the President signs it of course)

[libertpaulian]

Because they're taking up the bill that's already been voted on by the Bundesrat, that means once this chamber votes on the bill, it becomes law, right?  (Once the President signs it of course)

Yes, the gay marriage bill which will be voted upon in the Bundestag this Friday was already passed by the Bundesrat in September 2015. Since then, it had been held up in committee.

The full text of the bill can be found her (in German)
http://dip21.bundestag.de/dip21/btd/18/066/1806665.pdf

According to Article 3, subsection 1, the bill takes effect on the first day of the third month after its promulgation (which happens after the president has signed it).

So, the earliest possible date the law would take effect is October 1.

That would be a nice way to end Oktoberfest.  Lots of fabulous gay weddings!  German beer aplenty at the receptions!

[libertpaulian]

So Italy will be the last.

I don't know...Switzerland seems to be dragging its feet.

[libertpaulian]

Hey, Australia, looks like you're being left behind in the dust, again.

[libertpaulian]

So, when is the Bundesrat supposed to formally approve this so it can go to the President?

[libertpaulian]

Soooo...why hasn't the President signed it yet?  Seems pretty odd to me.