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Press Releases

Apr 30, 2022

HOUSE ADVANCES BILL TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY, REDUCE EMISSIONS, AND SAVE PEOPLE MONEY

The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote that will update building codes to improve Colorado’s air quality, reduce emissions, and save people money on their utility bills.

Apr 30, 2022

RECYCLING IMPROVEMENT BILL WILL SAVE COLORADANS MONEY

The House today passed a bipartisan bill on a preliminary vote to transform Colorado’s recycling and waste diversion. The Producer Recycling Responsibility Program, sponsored by Representative Lisa Cutter and Senators Kevin Priola and Julie Gonzales, would make recycling easier, more effective and save Coloradans money.

Apr 29, 2022

SAFER STREETS ACT PASSES HOUSE

The House today passed the Safer Streets Act, a bill that would utilize $10.3 million to assist local governments in making critical improvements that will prevent crime and improve public safety in Colorado. SB22-001 passed the House by a vote of 40 to 22.

Apr 29, 2022

BILL TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS PASSES HOUSE

The House passed a bill today to fund a homelessness navigation campus in the Denver-Metro. HB22-1378 passed by a vote of 40 to 22 and is part of the Colorado Democrats’ package of bills to prevent and respond to homelessness.

Apr 29, 2022

HOUSE PASSES BILLS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND HELP FAMILIES THRIVE

The House today passed three bills that will increase funding for special education, boost access to behavioral health services for Colorado families and youth, and increase cash assistance under the Colorado Works Program to lift families out of poverty and support vulnerable children.

Apr 29, 2022

TWO WILDFIRE PREVENTION BILLS PASS THE HOUSE

The House passed two bills today to prevent wildfires. These bills aim to boost local fire department funding, prevent uncontrolled burns and build a safer Colorado.

Apr 29, 2022

HOUSE PASSES BILLS TO SAVE COLORADANS MONEY ON HOUSING, CHILD CARE, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

The House today passed SB22-146, which will save middle-income Coloradans money on housing; HB22-1006, which will save families money on child care; and SB11-148, which will fund the construction of behavioral health facilities for Colorado’s land-based tribes, increasing access and reducing the cost of behavioral health care for Colorado tribes.

Apr 28, 2022

JOINT RELEASE: GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE COLORADANS EXPEDITED TAX RELIEF

Democrats in the legislature yesterday introduced legislation to provide working Coloradans with expedited tax refunds. Under the proposed Colorado Cashback plan, individual tax filers will receive a flat amount of $400, and joint filers will receive $800, pushing refunds up to provide relief to Coloradans as soon as possible.

Apr 28, 2022

TRANSFORMATIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BILLS ADVANCE HOUSE

The House Finance Committee passed Speaker Alec Garnett’s bill today to promote responsible gaming and support Colorado’s watersheds. HB22-1402 would allocate more than $3 million to create a grant program to provide services to Coloradans experiencing problem gaming and boost funding for the Colorado Water Plan.

Apr 28, 2022

HOUSE COMMITTEE CLEARS AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Daneya Esgar and Representative Roberts to support workers and communities making the transition from coal-based economies.

Apr 28, 2022

BILLS TO SAVE RESTAURANTS MONEY AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES ADVANCE

House committees today advanced two bills that will allow restaurants to save money by keeping some of the sales tax they collect and invest in community revitalization projects that create jobs and support local economies.

Apr 28, 2022

BIPARTISAN BILL INTRODUCED TO SAVE PARENTS MONEY AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CHILD CARE FOR COLORADO FAMILIES

The House passed two bills today that will improve behavioral health access for Colorado youth and make healthier food more accessible to vulnerable communities. These bills will invest $16 million of federal pandemic relief funds to build a healthier Colorado.

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