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February 12, 2012

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Man Formerly Known as Governor vetoes domestic partners, two other bills

Published Monday, May 25, 2009 | 4:10 p.m.

Updated Monday, May 25, 2009 | 4:11 p.m.

Cites will of voters in gay marriage in veto message but invokes his signing of public accommodations bill to show he does not think "domestic partners are in any way undeserving of rights and protections."

He also vetoed bill dealing with regional planning in Washoe (says it is redundant and state intrusion into local government function, perhaps different than stealing local government money) and with ensuring standards for medical treatment of prisoners (redundant and unnecessary).

The veto messages are posted at right.

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