April 26, 2012
Civil-unions bill gets initial nod in Colorado Senate The Senate gave initial approval to the measure Wednesday. The official vote could come as early as today, where its fate is clear: All 20 Democrats and the three women in the 15-member GOP caucus are expected to support it. Democratic Sen. Pat Steadman, who represents Denver, said the bill gives gay couples many of the rights and responsibilities of straight couples but does not allow marriage. “I think this is a bill that honors commitment and love and responsibility,” he said. “It empowers people to provide economic and financial and emotional security for themselves and their loved ones.”

Civil-unions bill gets initial nod in Colorado Senate

The Senate gave initial approval to the measure Wednesday. The official vote could come as early as today, where its fate is clear: All 20 Democrats and the three women in the 15-member GOP caucus are expected to support it.

Democratic Sen. Pat Steadman, who represents Denver, said the bill gives gay couples many of the rights and responsibilities of straight couples but does not allow marriage.

“I think this is a bill that honors commitment and love and responsibility,” he said. “It empowers people to provide economic and financial and emotional security for themselves and their loved ones.”

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    Come on Colorado! Civil unions? Fantastic. Great step but why the hell not gay marriage? People seem phobic of the...
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    Come on Colorado.
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    Small step for marriage equality.
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    We’re getting closer!
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