New push for ‘civil partnerships’ launched in Arizona: “In essence, it would provide every benefit and requirement that now exists under state marriage laws — every one, that is, except the actual word ‘marriage.’ It would set up procedures for courts to dissolve the partnerships, just like a divorce, with the same grounds. The measure is being pushed by Mesa resident Gino Meriano, who owns Pink Weddings, which helps gay couples organize civil-commitment ceremonies.”