HRC Blog

Last month, out Democratic legislators, Senator Pat Steadman and Rep. Mark Ferrandino, both of Denver introduced legislation in Colorado that would recognize same-sex relationships through civil unions.

This afternoon, the legislation, with 20 of 35 senators cosponsoring the legislation, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with a vote of 6 to 3. This is the first hurdle for the Colorado Civil Unions Act. The legislation is expected to clear the Senate easily but face some opposition in the house, where Republicans hold a one seat majority. If you live in Colorado, please send your legislators a note asking them to support this important civil rights legislation! Also, check out One Colorado’s website to find out more about upcoming volunteer opportunities.