Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Colorado Senate Passes Civil Unions Bill
The Colorado Senate passed a comprehensive civil unions bill by a 23 to 12 vote Wednesday, sending the bill to the House of Representatives.SB 127, would allow both gay and straight couples to enter into civil unions, giving couples all of the protections of marriage under state law.Three Republican senators voted in support of the bill. One of the three legislators, Sen. Jean White, delivered a speech that brought some to tears. According to reports, White said the easy thing to do would have been to stay in the shadows, vote for the bill, and not say anything, but she said she has a niece and a nephew she has "loved since they were born? who are gay. Related Media Coverage:Denver Post Blog ? March 24, 2010?Senate passes civil unions bill 23-12?http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2011/03/24/senate-passes-civil-unions-bill-23-12/25880/
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