Civil unions bill passes second reading in Colorado House
March 11, 2013
By Jacob Combs
The Colorado House today gave its initial approval for a proposed civil unions bill that has already passed the state Senate. A House committee advanced the bill to the full floor late last week.
Republicans are seeking to write religious exemptions into the bill’s final language, but Democrats believe that could open up same-sex couples to discrimination. A final vote on the measure is expected later this week. Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, has said he will sign the bill into law.
And that’s a wrap! SB 11 passes the House on second reading – victory for all of CO’s families! #civilunions#coleg
— One Colorado (@One_Colorado) March 11, 2013
UPDATE (5:20 p.m. Eastern): According to reporter Mike Conneen, the civil unions bill’s final vote will occur tomorrow.
CO House passes civil unions bill by voice vote. After final vote tomorrow, it will go to Gov. Hickenlooper for his signature. #coleg
— Mike Conneen (@mikeconneen) March 11, 2013
