County preparing for same-sex marriages
by Jason Pesick, Staff Writer
The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
County officials are preparing for June 17, the day a state directive says counties can issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. "Basically, we're making sure we respond to the state's direction," said San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller-Recorder Larry Walker.
His office is working to make sure all marriage license application forms are uniform, he said.
The state guidelines from Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, also contained copies of new marriage forms that include lines for "Party A" and "Party B" instead of bride and groom. The gender-neutral nomenclature was developed in consultation with county clerks, according to the letter.
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The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
County officials are preparing for June 17, the day a state directive says counties can issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. "Basically, we're making sure we respond to the state's direction," said San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller-Recorder Larry Walker.
His office is working to make sure all marriage license application forms are uniform, he said.
The state guidelines from Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, also contained copies of new marriage forms that include lines for "Party A" and "Party B" instead of bride and groom. The gender-neutral nomenclature was developed in consultation with county clerks, according to the letter.
The original article contains a poll, please take time to vote on the poll.
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