Same-sex marriage bill returns to New Hampshire House after Senate approval . Critic of the bill : ` The state constitution says that only marriages between a man and woman are valid in this state. If bill passes the House , it will be sent to the governor for approval or veto . Gov . `` To achieve further real progress , '' he added , `` the federal government would need to take action to recognize New Hampshire civil unions . '' John Lynch , a Democrat , has questioned the need for the bill .
Same-sex marriage bill returns to New Hampshire House after Senate approval . Critic of the bill : ` The state constitution says that only marriages between a man and woman are valid in this state. If bill passes the House , it will be sent to the governor for approval or veto . Gov . John Lynch , a Democrat , has questioned the need for the bill .