In January 2002, the Alberta Law Reform Institute, funded in part by the provincial government, published its recommendations in a report, "Recognition of Rights and Obligations in Same-Sex Relationships". Subsequently, Bill 30, establishing adult interdependent relationships, was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the spring session of 2002 but was not passed at that time. In the fall session, the bill was re-introduced as 30-2 and was passed with amendments as the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act (S.A. 2002, c. A-4.5) on December 4, 2002. The act was proclaimed in force on June 1, 2003.