A bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota passed another hurdle Monday. Before the full Minnesota House of Representatives can vote on same-sex marriage, the House Ways and Means Committee had to approve the estimated $678,000 annual cost to the state. The bill passed on a voice vote.

The Senate Finance Committee will take up a similar measure on Tuesday. If passed, both the Senate and the House appear to have no more hurdles for a floor vote other than leadership allowing a vote to happen.Distributed by OneLoad.com