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Press Releases

Jan 8, 2026

Speaker McCluskie Announces Committee Assignments

Speaker Julie McCluskie today announced committee appointments for the second regular session of the 75th General Assembly. The appointments were necessitated in part by the resignation of Representative William Lindstedt, who was appointed to serve in the state Senate.

Jan 7, 2026

Democratic Leadership, JBC Members Release Statement After Trump Freezes Child Care, Social Services Funding

Democratic Leadership and members of the Joint Budget Committee today released a statement responding to the Trump Administration’s freeze of more than $300 million of funding for child care and social services for the state’s most vulnerable.

Dec 31, 2025

Speaker McCluskie Celebrates Continuation of Committee Video Streaming

The Executive Committee of the Legislative Council today voted to continue video streaming for all legislative committee hearings on a year-round basis beginning in January 2026.

Dec 19, 2025

Colorado Budget Squeezed by Federal Tariffs and H.R.1, Economy Facing Headwinds

Data challenges add to uncertainty driven by erratic federal policies

Dec 17, 2025

Right to Repair Electronic Equipment Law Goes Into Effect

On January 1, 2026, legislation goes into effect to save consumers money and combat electronic waste. HB24-1121 extends Colorado’s right to repair laws to certain electronic equipment, including cell phones, computers and televisions.

Dec 17, 2025

Trio of Bills to Improve Access to Affordable Health Care Go Into Effect

Three new laws to preserve access to affordable health care will go into effect on January 1, 2026.

Dec 16, 2025

New Law to Address the High Cost of Child Care Goes Into Effect

Legislation sponsored by Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, and Representatives Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, and Lorena García, D-Unincorporated Adams County, to address the high cost of child care goes into effect January 1, 2025.

Dec 15, 2025

Bills to Increase Price Transparency, Protect Colorado Renters and Consumers Go Into Effect

On January 1, 2026, a slate of consumer protection legislation goes into effect to crack down on surprise junk fees and increase access to stable housing for renters.

Dec 15, 2025

Bill to Improve Building Accessibility for Coloradans with Disabilities Takes Effect

HB25-1030 requires local governments to ensure building codes incorporate accessibility standards in new and renovated buildings

Nov 26, 2025

McCluskie and Duran Statement on Passing of Sen. Faith Winter

Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, and House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, today released the following joint statement on the passing of Senator Faith Winter:

Nov 24, 2025

Speaker Pro Tempore Boesenecker, Elected Officials, and Community Organizations Unite in Support of Joint Service and Passenger Rail to Northern Colorado

A broad coalition of elected officials, community organizations, environmental advocates, and transportation leaders today announced the release of joint letters urging Governor Jared Polis, the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPR) to advance the Northern Front Range Joint Service Passenger Rail (“Joint Service”).

Nov 20, 2025

Speaker McCluskie Celebrates Shoshone Water Rights Decision

Speaker Julie McCluskie today released the following statement after the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) voted to approve the Shoshone water rights acquisition.

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