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Press Releases

Jan 25, 2023

Bill Ensuring Language Access for Insurance Coverage Passes Committee

The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee today passed legislation to enhance language requirements for insurance information for non-English speakers.

Jan 11, 2023

SPEAKER MCCLUSKIE MAKES COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

House Speaker Julie McCluskie today made additional committee appointments for the 74th General Assembly.

Jan 11, 2023

MCLACHLAN STATEMENT ON THE FIRST ANNUAL TRIBAL COUNCIL ADDRESS

Representative Barbara McLachlan today released the following statement on the first annual Tribal Council address to the General Assembly.

Jan 9, 2023

First Five Bills Introduced to Save Coloradans Money, Invest in Education and Meet Climate Goals

House Speaker Julie McCluskie today introduced the first five House bills of the 2023 legislative session, which highlight key agenda priorities of the House Democrats: building a Colorado everyone can afford, investing in schools and students, meeting our climate goals and protecting our water and air.

Jan 9, 2023

Speaker McCluskie Delivers Opening Day Remarks

Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, today delivered opening remarks for the First Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly.

Jan 6, 2023

Duran Statement on the Increase of Domestic Violence Deaths in Colorado

Majority Leader Monica Duran today released the following statement regarding the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board’s report which revealed an increase in domestic violence deaths in 2021.

Jan 1, 2023

Garnett: Serving in the House Has Been the Honor of a Lifetime

Speaker Alec Garnett today formally submitted his letter of resignation from the House, effective January 1, 2023. He will begin serving as Governor Jared Polis’ chief of staff on Monday. Majority Leader Daneya Esgar will assume the role of Speaker and serve in that position until January 9, 2023.

Dec 20, 2022

Garnett, McCluskie, Duran and Latino Caucus Co-Chairs Statements on Speaker Pro Tempore Benavidez Resignation

Speaker Alec Garnett, Latino Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Julie Gonzales and Representative-elect Elizabeth Velasco, Speaker-designate Julie McCluskie and Majority leader-elect Monica Duran today released the following statements after Speaker Pro Tempore Adrienne Benavidez announced her resignation from the House.

Dec 20, 2022

JOINT RELEASE: Colorado’s Economy is Strong, But Budget Outlook Remains Constrained

Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee today released the following statements after the Legislative Council staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the December economic forecasts.

Dec 15, 2022

New Recipients Announced for Outdoor Equity Grant Program

The Outdoor Equity Grant Board announced today the newest recipients of more than $1.3 million in Outdoor Equity Grants. The Outdoor Equity Grant Program, created through HB21-1318, will help improve outdoor recreation accessibility for all Coloradans including youth, families and traditionally excluded communities.

Dec 12, 2022

Chris deGruy Kennedy Appointed Speaker Pro Tempore

Speaker-designate Julie McCluskie today announced her appointment of Rep. Chris deGruy Kennedy to the role of Speaker Pro Tempore.

Dec 12, 2022

Speaker-Designate McCluskie Announces Committee Appointments

Speaker-designate Julie McCluskie today announced the chairs, vice chairs and committee appointments for the 11 House committees of reference, appointing six new committee chairs. Of the 22 members in committee leadership, 14 are women—a milestone that is consistent with the historic nature of Colorado having the second majority female legislature in the country.

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