House Democrats

House Passes Bill to Provide Political Parties Flexibility on Timing During COVID-19 Outbreak

March 13, 2020

DENVER, CO — The House today passed HB20-1359, sponsored by Majority Leader Alec Garnett, D-Denver, and Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, in order to provide political parties flexibility to safely continue the primary process during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation is part of several steps the General Assembly is taking to prepare for a potential

House Democrats

Legislative Leadership Announces “Plan of Action” In Response to COVID-19

March 13, 2020

On Thursday afternoon, leadership of all four legislative caucuses in the Colorado General Assembly agreed on the following “Plan of Action” over the coming days in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: Step One: House Bill 20-1359 was introduced this afternoon and has passed the House Judiciary Committee and Second Reading in the House of Representatives.

House Democrats

Buentello Bill to Facilitate Energy Efficient Schools Advances

March 12, 2020

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Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Bri Buentello, D-Pueblo, to improve energy efficiency in schools today advanced out of the House Committee on Energy and Environment. “This has been a really productive session so far, and I’m proud that so many of my bills have advanced,” said Rep. Buentello, D-Pueblo. “I’ve focused on legislation to improve

House Democrats

The Colorado Affordable Health Care Option Advances

March 12, 2020

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DENVER, CO — The House Committee on Health and Insurance advanced legislation today to create the Colorado Affordable Health Care Option. HB20-1349 passed the committee by a vote of 7-4. “The number one issue I hear about across my district and in the Capitol is the high cost of health care and the lack of