The Death of SB 002. Or, How the Clock Ran Out On Civil Unions
A recap of the final days of Colorado's civil unions bill, from committee to the House floor.
- After being held for 110 days, SB 002 was on the move Thursday May 3rd for the start of its final showdown at the State House. Republicans and Democrats believed the bill would die in the House Judicial committee where it had failed to muster enough votes last year. There was impassioned testimony on both sides of the issue.
- KUNC reported on the changing public views on civil unions and featured Fran and Anna in the story.
Opinions on Civil Unions Changing In Colorado | KUNCA bill that would legalize civil unions in Colorado faces a key test at the State House this week. While the measure has an uncertain fut...
Babione warns that if #civilunions passes, proponents will use it to challenge ban on gay marriage as an equal protection violation. #coleg
Since Chair limited testimony, just asked all in chamber in support of #civilunions to stand. 95% of the Chamber stood. #coleg. #civilunions- And then came the vote...
7pm and the hearing room for #CivilUnions bill is packed. Supporters wearing red. #coleg http://pic.twitter.com/q94weTlr
#Coleg #Civilunions Bill: PASSES out of Judicial Committee to committee on finance.
RT @APkristenwyatt: Understandably, all attention on @RepBJNikkel #coleg http://pic.twitter.com/4tPXKvQL- In a surprise move, Rep. Nikkel voted to pass the bill through to Finance...the lone Republican to do so.
- #civilunions survives Judiciary Cmte, but backers worried it cld die on calendar bc cmte chair has 3 days to send to nxt cmte. #coleg
Civil Unions Bill Passes Another Legislative Hurdle | KUNCA measure to allow civil unions in Colorado has cleared the Republican controlled house judiciary committee. Many in the audience say the...
Colorado House panel approves civil unions bill - The Denver PostNearly two decades after Colorado became known as the "hate state" for passing a ballot measure aimed at gays, a legislative committee ap...- In a flurry of activity on both sides of the aisle, there was talk SB 200 would not be passed through to the House Finance Committee.
UPDATE: House Judiciary Cmte passes #civilunions, but #GOP chairman won't sign rpt, stalling as #COleg nears end: on.kdvr.com/sqyiN6l- McNulty warning Reps: "Do not allow passion to cloud what we have done. Please respect House" Doesn't sound good for #civilunions. #coleg
Developing: Colorado's civil unions bill could stall as time grows short before session ends: dpo.st/IPeVBi- Rep. Bob Gardner tells me he's not stalling, but won't promise to sign cmte report on #civilunions as soon as he gets it/today. #COleg
- Rep. Waller says #civilunions bill is likely to be heard in finance committee this afternoon. #coleg
