By Jacob Combs As expected, the Colorado Senate last note approved a civil union bill with bipartisan support on a third and final vote of 23-12. All 20 Democrats voted for the legislation, joined by the chamber’s three female Republican Senators. Although the state’s constitution prohibits marriage equality, the Colorado Civil Unions Act would provide [...]
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By Jacob Combs Yesterday, the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-2 to advance a civil union bill to the Senate floor. One Republican joined the committee’s four democrats to vote yes on the measure. The bill is expected t... Read Post
By Jacob Combs The Colorado Senate today passed a civil unions bill by a 21-14 vote, the Denver Post reports, with all of the chamber’s 20 Democrats and Republican Ellen Roberts of Durango voting in favor of the measure. This final... Read Post