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First Day of Civil Unions in El Paso County Play Video
May 2, 2013 6:20 PM
In El Paso County, the first day of civil unions got off to a modest start. There were no ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. at the clerk and recorders office, just a about a dozen same-sex couples coming in to get their civil union license. It took about 15... more » -
Civil union bill still alive
May 8, 2012 7:45 PM
A civil union bill passed the House Appropriations Committee by a 7 to 6 vote this afternoon. It has one more hurdle -- the Republican controlled House. It will have to be ratified by midnight, or die before it gets to the Governor. There is speculation there won't be... more » -
Civil union bills face last minute drama
May 8, 2012 7:17 AM
DENVER (AP) - Civil unions are close to becoming law in Colorado amid last-minute drama in the Republican-controlled House. The bill is expected to clear a final committee Tuesday to reach the full House for debate and initial vote. The issue divides House Republicans who have a 33-32 voting edge.... more » -
Colorado closer to legalizing civil unions Play Video
May 4, 2012 9:28 PM
Colorado is one step closer to legalizing civil unions for same sex couples. Earlier tonight the House finance committee gave Senate Bill 2 approval: the second of three hurdles before the bill reaches the full House for a vote. The bill would grant same sex couples inheritance rights, parental... more » -
Civil unions face Colorado House
May 3, 2012 6:22 AM
DENVER (AP) - The debate over whether gay couples should have civil unions in Colorado faces a defining moment in the Republican-controlled House. Senators approved the bill for the second consecutive year, but it's now in the hands of the same House committee that rejected it last year. Supporters of... more » -
Civil union bill heads to committee in Colo. Senate
March 6, 2011 10:21 PM
The Colorado State Senate is going to tackle civil unions. State Senate Bill 172 would give any couple who enters into a civil union specific legal benefits, protections, and responsibilities. The bill goes before the judiciary committee Monday. "The goal is to make sure gay couples get treated the... more »
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