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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A measure allowing civil unions for gay couples has cleared the Colorado Legislature and is headed to the governor's desk, where it's expected to be signed.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Civil unions for gay couples are expected to get approval from Colorado House lawmakers and the bill will be on its way to the governor's desk to become law.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Colorado House advanced a bill granting civil unions for gay couples after a debate that started with Democratic House Speaker Mark Ferrandino telling colleagues that the measure is about family, love, and equality under the law.

Monday, March 11, 2013  A bill granting civil unions for gay couples in Colorado is scheduled for the legislative debate it never received last year.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  INTERACTIVE POLL: Do you support civil unions? Civil unions for gay couples are one step closer to becoming reality in the state of Colorado.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Civil unions for gay couples are likely to advance in the Colorado Legislature when the House votes on the bill in a committee.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The Colorado Senate will review a civil union law on Friday.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Supporters of traditional marriage rallied at the Colorado Capitol as tensions remained high one day after state Republicans rejected civil unions legislation.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Colorado's civil unions measure appears headed for certain defeat.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  A constitutional amendment to repeal Colorado's gay marriage ban and replace it with language saying marriage is allowed regardless of sex could be headed to 2012 ballot.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Colorado lawmakers are taking another look at same sex marriage after New York legalized it.