Opening Day Speech of 2nd Regular Session 2020
January 8, 2020
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House Democrats
Speaker Becker Announces Committee Assignment Changes
January 6, 2020
DENVER, CO — Speaker KC Becker (D-Boulder) today announced the following changes to House committee assignments for the 2020 legislative session: Finance Committee: Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D-Arvada) replaces Rep. Kerry Tipper (D-Lakewood) and Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster) becomes the Vice-chair. Health & Insurance Committee: Rep. Kerry Tipper (D-Lakewood) replaces Rep. Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D-Boulder). Public
Important New Laws Take Effect Tomorrow
December 31, 2019
DENVER, CO — Last session, House Democrats focused on passing bills to ensure all Coloradans can share in the economic growth the state is experiencing and to protect the Colorado way of life. Several of these important new laws that Democratic lawmakers championed last session take effect tomorrow. “In 2019, we made great strides on efforts
Continued, but Slower Growth Expected, Difficult Budget Choices Lie Ahead
December 20, 2019
DENVER, CO — The Joint Budget Committee today received economic and state revenue forecasts, which predict continued expansion, low unemployment, and wage growth above the national average throughout the forecast period. The forecasts from Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budget both indicate the state will issue TABOR refunds in upcoming