UPDATE: Prop. 8 to allow gay marriage in California

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Campaign to overturn Prop. 8 and legalize gay marriage begins yesterday with ballot filing

Despite concerns from some gay-rights activists that it's too early to revisit the issue, one group today pushed forward with plans for a 2010 ballot measure that would repeal Prop. 8 and allow gay marriage in California.

The group Love Honor Cherish filed ballot language with the state today for a measure to overturn the ban on gay marriage in the state. That is the first step in getting the question on the ballot.

According to the group, if the state approves the language, they will begin the process of collecting the estimated 1 million signatures needed to get on the November 2010 ballot.



Supporters of same-sex marriage march in May in West Hollywood. Credit: Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times