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Press Releases

Feb 8, 2023

House Advances Bill to Streamline Mental Health Treatment

The House today advanced a bill on a preliminary vote allowing psychologists to prescribe limited mental health medications after receiving additional education and training.

Feb 8, 2023

House Advances Bill to Improve Free Transit Program

The House passed legislation on a preliminary vote today to improve the grant program that funds Colorado’s free transit rides during peak ozone season. HB23-1101 supports the continuation of the Ozone Season Transit Grant Program which led to a significant rise in public transit ridership across Colorado.

Feb 7, 2023

Bill to Offer Youth Mental Health Screenings Passes Committee

The House Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee today passed a bill to conduct mental health screenings in schools to help determine the mental well-being of students and continue the successful I Matter program.

Feb 6, 2023

Dems Defeat Dangerous GOP Gun Bills

Similar legislation in Missouri criticized for hampering law enforcement investigations

The House State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee today defeated two Republican bills that would have interfered with critical law enforcement actions and investigations and made Coloradans less safe.

Feb 6, 2023

Titone’s Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Passes Committee

The House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee today passed legislation to save farmers and ranchers money and time on costly agricultural equipment repairs.

Feb 3, 2023

EpiPen Affordability Bill Passes Committee

The House Health and Insurance Committee today unanimously passed legislation to cap the cost of life-saving epinephrine ejector devices by a vote of 10-0.

Feb 3, 2023

House Passes Bill to Limit Fees on Payments to Health Care Providers

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to expand payment options for health care insurance providers to reduce fees charged by insurance carriers. The bill passed by a vote of 57-4.

Feb 3, 2023

Willford’s Patient Consent for Intimate Exams Bill Passes Committee

The House Health and Insurance Committee passed legislation today that requires licensed healthcare facilities to obtain a patient-signed consent form before health care professionals, medical residents, trainees and students perform intimate examinations.

Feb 3, 2023

Water Efficiency and Resiliency Bill Passes House

The House today passed legislation to help commercial property owners better finance water and energy efficiency upgrades and improve the resiliency of their properties. HB23-1005 passed by a vote of 46 to 15.

Feb 2, 2023

Bill to Expand Employee-Owned Business Incentives Passes Committee

The House Finance Committee today unanimously passed legislation that expands the Employee Ownership Tax Credit. The vote was 11-0.

Feb 2, 2023

House Committee Passes Bill to Improve Free Transit Program

The House Energy and Environment Committee today passed a bill to improve the grant program that funds Colorado’s free transit rides during peak ozone season. HB23-1101 supports the continuation of last year’s successful Ozone Season Transit Grant Program.

Feb 2, 2023

House Passes Bill to Address Teacher Shortage and Boost Educator Workforce

The House today passed legislation to address the teacher shortage by expanding the pool of student educators who qualify for state loan forgiveness and stipend programs.

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