Tools

Colo. Civil Unions Bill Gains Support

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Mar 1, 2013 at 12:01 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 1, 2013 at 12:31 AM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.(AP)- A measure granting gay couples moves closer to a reality.

The House Judiciary Committee voted 8-3 to pass the Colorado Civil Union Act Thursday.

According to the Denver Post, Republican lawmaker Carole Murray joined seven Democrats in support of the bill, saying it was the right thing to do.

The bill now moves to the House Finance Committee.

The measure being considered grants same-sex couples rights similar to marriage.

House Republicans have defeated the bill the previous two years, but it Is expected to become law this year, because Democrats supporting the proposal control the Legislature, and Governor John Hickenlooper is expected to sign it.

About a dozen states already allow either civil unions, or gay marriage.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 1000 Characters Left

KREX - News, Weather, Sports for Grand Junction | Montrose | Glenwood Springs - Coverage You Can Count On and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

Most Popular
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
News Channel 5 Weather