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
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.
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.
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.
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.