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Press Releases

Apr 25, 2022

HOUSES PASSES BILL TO SAVE COLORADANS MONEY AT THE PUMP

The House today passed legislation to save Coloradans money on gasoline by lowering vehicle registration costs and the anticipated statewide road usage fee. HB22-1351 invests one-time dollars to provide Coloradans relief now and keep transportation projects on pace.

Apr 25, 2022

BILL TO INVEST IN LOCAL NONPROFITS ADVANCES HOUSE

The House passed a bill today to support local nonprofits that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. This bill invests $35 million in federal Economic Recovery and Relief funds to build stronger communities. HB22-1356 passed by a vote of 44 to 19.

Apr 25, 2022

BILL TO BOOST COLORADO’S EMERGENCY STOCKPILE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PASSES HOUSE

The House passed a bill today that would require the State of Colorado to maintain a stockpile of essential materials, including personal protective equipment (PPE). HB22-1352 passed by a vote of 42 to 21 and aims to create a healthier, safer Colorado.

Apr 23, 2022

HOUSE ADVANCES $90 MILLION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE, SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT

The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote to expand access to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. HB22-1281 was developed based on recommendations from the state’s Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force.

Apr 23, 2022

HOUSE ADVANCES COMPREHENSIVE BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL DEATHS

The House today advanced comprehensive legislation sponsored by Speaker Alec Garnett and Rep. Mike Lynch on a preliminary vote to combat the fentanyl crisis and save lives.

Apr 22, 2022

THREE WILDFIRE BILLS ADVANCE HOUSE

The House advanced three wildfire bills today to build a healthier, safer Colorado. These bills move forward as Colorado faces the worst fire conditions in over a decade.

Apr 22, 2022

RECORD INVESTMENTS TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY PASS COMMITTEE

The House Energy and Environment Committee passed a bill to create a healthier Colorado through air quality improvements and transit investments after the Front Range was declared a “severe” violator of federal ozone standards by the EPA. SB22-193 passed committee by a vote of 8 to 4.

Apr 22, 2022

SCHOOL FINANCE ACT PASSES COMMITTEE

The House Education Committee today passed the 2022 School Finance Act by a vote of 7-2.

Apr 22, 2022

BILL TO INVEST IN STUDENT AND WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS ADVANCES HOUSE

The House passed a bill today on a preliminary vote to prepare Colorado students for success. This bill invests nearly $91 million of federal pandemic relief funds to build innovative workforce talent pipelines.

Apr 22, 2022

THREE WILDFIRE BILLS ADVANCE HOUSE

The House advanced three wildfire bills today to build a healthier, safer Colorado. These bills move forward as Colorado faces the worst fire conditions in over a decade.

Apr 21, 2022

BILL TO SAVE COLORADANS MONEY AT THE PUMP WINS COMMITTEE APPROVAL

The House Finance Committee today approved legislation to save Coloradans money on gasoline by lowering vehicle registration costs and the anticipated statewide road usage fees. HB22-1351 invests one-time dollars to provide Coloradans relief now and keep transportation projects on pace.

Apr 21, 2022

SIGNED! BILL TO END TRANSCRIPT WITHHOLDING BECOMES LAW

Governor Jared Polis today signed a bill to prohibit post-secondary institutions from withholding transcripts and diplomas because a student owes a debt to the institution.

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