3 the Good Way: Gay Rights Bills clears in Utah

Good news in the infamous state of Utah. 3 gay-rights bills cleared legislative hurdles yesterday by making through to the House Rules Committee.

Here they are:

HB288: will allow unmarried couples, including gay and lesbian partners, to adopt and foster children in Utah -- will be debated Tuesday before the House Health and Human Services Committee.

HB267: will make it illegal to fire or evict someone for being gay or transgender.

HB160. will allow unmarried cohabiting adults to sign declarations of "joint support" and gain rights of inheritance and emergency medical-decision making.

Next week, these measures will have public committee hearings. Good luck.