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Press Releases

Apr 5, 2022

ROBERTS’ BILL TO PREVENT CARDIAC ARREST DEATHS PASSES COMMITTEE

The House Health and Insurance Committee today passed HB22-1251, sponsored by Representative Dylan Roberts, which would prevent deaths from cardiac arrests.

Apr 5, 2022

HOUSE ADVANCES TWO BILLS TO SAVE HEALTH CARE WORKERS MONEY

The House advanced two bills today on a preliminary vote that would save health care workers money on professional licensure and certification.

Apr 5, 2022

BILLS TO ADDRESS COLORADO’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS WIN COMMITTEE APPROVAL

The House Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee today unanimously passed two bills to expand access to behavioral health services for adults and youth.

Apr 4, 2022

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO MAKE JUNETEENTH A COLORADO STATE HOLIDAY

The House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed legislation to make Juneteenth a Colorado state holiday.

Apr 4, 2022

JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! HISTORIC REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EQUITY ACT BECOMES LAW IN COLORADO

With Roe v. Wade in jeopardy at the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor Jared Polis today signed the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) into law to ensure Colorado’s laws protect fundamental reproductive rights, including abortion.

Apr 4, 2022

BILL TO ENHANCE COLORADO'S AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE WINS COMMITTEE APPROVAL

The House Agriculture, Livestock & Water Committee today passed legislation to better inform agricultural workers and employers of their rights to improved working conditions and other educational resources.

Apr 1, 2022

GOVERNOR POLIS, LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY LEADERS TAKE BOLD CLIMATE ACTION, UNVEIL TRANSFORMATIVE LEGISLATION TO FIGHT FOR CLEAN AIR & A HEALTHIER, CLEANER COLORADO

Today, Governor Polis joined legislative leadership, bill sponsors, and community leaders to unveil comprehensive legislation to preserve and protect Colorado’s air quality, and ensure Coloradans are healthy, safe, and can thrive.

Apr 1, 2022

BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AND SAVE COLORADANS MONEY ON HEALTH CARE PASSES COMMITTEE

The House Health & Insurance Committee today passed legislation to ramp up consumer protections for Coloradans that participate in health care cost sharing arrangements (HCSAs).

Mar 31, 2022

STATE BUDGET INVESTS IN K-12 EDUCATION, SAVES COLORADANS MONEY

The House today advanced the FY 2022-2023 Long Appropriations Bill, which will save Coloradans money and make transformational investments in K-12 education, higher education, and air quality improvements.

Mar 31, 2022

BIPARTISAN BILL TO SAVE COLORADANS MONEY ON APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS CLEARS COMMITTEE

The House Education Committee today passed a bill that would allow 529 account funds to be used on post-secondary apprenticeships and programs.

Mar 29, 2022

HOUSE PASSES TWO BILLS TO PROTECT WHEELCHAIR USERS

Two bills to protect the rights of wheelchair users and improve adaptive features in rental vehicles today passed the House.

Mar 29, 2022

HANSEN, DAUGHERTY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HELP COLORADO FAMILIES SAVE MONEY ON TAX FILINGS

As part of Colorado Democrats’ ongoing work to save people money, Sen. Chris Hansen (D-Denver) and Rep. Lindsey Daugherty (D-Arvada) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help families save money on their tax filings.

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