Civil unions are on the verge of becoming law in New Jersey, but some mayors and judges want to know what happens if they refuse to perform ceremonies for same-sex couples.Mount Arlington Mayor Art Ondish says he doesn't know what he would do if he was asked to preside over a ceremony for a same-sex couple. He says if the civil union bill becomes law, mayors across New Jersey will have to turn to the New Jersey Conference of Mayors for help. Ondish says he would not break the law, but he needs to know what penalties he could face for not performing the ceremony. He says America stands for certain things, and one of those things is that marriage is between a man and a woman. Maplewood Mayor Fred Profeta, Jr. has reportedly said he is strongly in favor of presiding over civil unions for same-sex couples. Under state law, mayors have the right to officiate weddings, but are not required to do so. The state Legislature approved a bill for civil unions Thursday. If it's signed by Governor Corzine (D-NJ), New Jersey would join Vermont and Connecticut as states allowing civil unions.Related Information: