The New Hampshire Senate is considering legislation which would prohibit same sex marriage in the Granite State. Senate Bill 557 has been introduced as a safe gauard should Hawaii decide to allow same sex marriages. This bill will be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 24, 3 days before a bill which would add sexual orientation to the states Civil Rights Bill is to be considered by the House Judiciary Committee. New Hampshire subscribers to gaynet should contact their state senator to oppose this bill.