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Colorado civil unions bill clears first vote in state House
DENVER — In a historic first, the Colorado’s House of Representatives gave its initial OK to a bill that would establish relationship recognition for same-sex couples.
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After three years of waiting, Colorado House poised to debate civil unions bill
It is the moment Colorado’s LGBT and allied community has been waiting for. Colorado’s House of Representatives will, for the first time, debate a piece of legislation Monday that when passed will create a state recognized relationship status for same-sex couples here.
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Colorado civil unions bill holds promise for Fort Collins couple
Tim Sagen and Ken Hoole woke up together May 8, 2012, in the bed they’ve shared for more than four decades expecting that Colorado would stand on the doorstep of legally recognizing their love before they slept again. Instead, legislation to legally recognize civil unions between gay couples stalled….
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Colorado civil unions bill clears third and final House committee
DENVER — A bill granting civil unions for same-sex couples in Colorado advanced Friday morning in a third House committee, and now heads to the full House for a vote.
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Civil unions bill takes another step forward in Colorado legislature
DENVER — A bill granting civil unions for same-sex couples in Colorado has taken another step in the state Legislature as it nears a final debate on the House floor.
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Colorado House committee approves civil union bill
DENVER — Civil unions for gay couples advanced a Colorado House committee with one Republican joining Democrats in support of a bill that’s expected to become law this year.
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Unenforced Colo. discrimination law could be repealed due to civil unions
DENVER — An unenforced discrimination crime in Colorado could be coming off the books in a bipartisan agreement inspired by a civil unions bill.
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Illinois poll: 50 percent of Illinoisans support same-sex marriage bill
CHICAGO — The results of a Crain’s/Ipsos Illinois Poll released this week found that 50 percent of the state’s adult residents support the same-sex marriage bill currently making its way through the Illinois state legislature.
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Alaska lawmakers apologize for laughter at question on civil unions
JUNEAU, Alaska — Leaders of the Alaska House apologized Monday for the laughter that erupted from some caucus members when asked about same-sex partnerships.
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Hawaii legislative committee decides not to hear same-sex marriage bill
HONOLULU — The state House Judiciary Committee has decided not to schedule a hearing for a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Hawaii, likely leaving the measure tabled tabled for this legislative session.