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Press Releases

Apr 13, 2023

Velasco Bill to Expand Language Accessibility for Emergency Alerts Passes in the House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to expand language accessibility for emergency and public safety alerts. The bill passed by a vote of 59-5.

Apr 13, 2023

House Passes Amabile Bill to Boost Access to Mental Health Resources

The House today passed legislation to evaluate a comprehensive system that could connect Coloradans with a serious mental illness with behavioral health care resources that lead to long-term recovery. The bill passed by a vote of 59-5.

Apr 13, 2023

Speaker McCluskie’s Bipartisan Bill to Expand Zero-Cost Credentials Passes House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to break down financial barriers for aspiring professionals to enter new, high-demand careers through a zero-cost credentials program. HB23-1246, sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie and Assistant Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, would help meet the state’s workforce demands and save Coloradans money.

Apr 13, 2023

Bipartisan Bills to Boost PreK-12 Math Performance, Train Educators for Emergencies Press Ahead

The House today passed two bipartisan bills to boost the math performance of Colorado’s students and train educators in “Stop the Bleed” for emergency, life-saving situations.

Apr 13, 2023

Snyder, Joseph Wildfire Resiliency Grant Program Passes Committee

The House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee today passed legislation to distribute funds to help homeowners better protect their properties from wildfire damage.

Apr 12, 2023

House Advances Bill to Protect Patients from Harmful Medical Billing Practices

The House today passed legislation in a preliminary vote to cap interest rates on medical debt and protect Colorado patients from deceptive medical billing practices.

Apr 12, 2023

Lukens Bills to Increase Access to Mental Health Services Pass Committee

The House Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to expand affordable mental and behavioral health for youth and streamline necessary services for people on parole or probation. Both bills passed unanimously by a vote of 11-0.

Apr 12, 2023

Eviction Protections Advances in House

The House today advanced legislation in a preliminary vote to secure eviction protections for Coloradans who rely on public assistance programs.

Apr 12, 2023

House Advances Bill to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs

The House today passed legislation on a preliminary vote to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.

Apr 12, 2023

SIGNED! Martinez’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Reduce Recidivism Through College Credits

Governor Polis today signed bipartisan legislation into law sponsored by Representative Matthew Martinez to allow Coloradans who are incarcerated to earn time off their sentence by pursuing higher education.

Apr 11, 2023

Housing Protections for Victims of Wildfires and Natural Disasters Advance in House

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed bills to expand reverse mortgage protections and strengthen minimum housing standards for tenants after a natural disaster. Both bills passed by a vote of 9-4.

Apr 11, 2023

House Advances Property Tax Exemptions for Affordable Housing

The House today passed a bipartisan bill on a vote of 51-9 to expand property tax exemptions for nonprofit housing developers such as community land trusts to build up Colorado’s affordable housing stock.

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