civil unions

The Colorado Civil Union Act, civil unions and relationship recognition in Colorado and the U.S.

Like any other Colorado family: Families who put faces to the civil unions bill reflect on victory

They said it’s not as much about the specific legal benefits a civil union will provide as it is the recognition the bill represents – recognition for relationships like Steadman and Misner had, for same-sex couples across the state, and for themselves

Denver clerk to offer civil union licenses at midnight May 1

The Denver County Clerk and Recorder office is preparing to open at midnight May 1…

Committed: Colorado House passes civil union bill; state to become 19th to offer relationship status to same-sex couples

After three years of debate, the Colorado Civil Union Act is heading to the governor’s desk after a final vote by the state House of Representatives.

Colorado House committee OKs civil unions bill with bipartisan support

A Colorado Judiciary Committee hearing is underway at the state Capitol. Proponents of the bill have spoken for about two hours. Opponents will begin testifying shortly.

A year later, Colorado House committee expected to clear civil union bill sans drama

The stakes were high a year ago when the Colorado House Judiciary Committee met to discuss the Colorado Civil Union Act. Now, its mostly smooth sailing.

Colorado Senate gives final OK to civil union bill

The Colorado state Senate, without discussion, gave its formal blessing to the Colorado Civil Union Act, 21-14.

Civil union bill given first OK by Senate after debate, onslaught of amendments

For the third time in as many years, the state Senate will debate the Colorado Civil Union Act. The bill is expected to become law May 1.

Citizen activists converge to champion change on LGBT Lobby Day

Hundreds of enthusiastic LGBT advocates from all four corners of Colorado converged in Denver Feb. 4 for One Colorado’s 2013 Lobby Day, urging their lawmakers to support bills that they and One Colorado support.

Panel Voices: After civil unions pass, what’s the next top issue for Colorado’s LGBT community?

Jace Woodrum, Phil Nash, Karl Wesley and George Gramer weigh in on this week’s question.

How to plan your civil union ceremony in 16 weeks

The Colorado Civil Union Act is expected to go into effect May 1. Are you ready for your civil union ceremony? Find out how you can be in less than 16 weeks.