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Press Releases

Mar 24, 2026

Bill to Create More Affordable Housing Opportunities Passes

The House today passed a bill, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker and Representative Steven Woodrow, to create more affordable housing opportunities by allowing certain property owners to split their lot.

Mar 23, 2026

Committee Passes Bill to Boost Tax Credits for Wildfire Mitigation, Job Creation

The House Finance Committee today passed a bill, sponsored by Representatives Lorena García and Kyle Brown, to make Colorado’s tax code more consistent and efficient. HB26-1289, which passed by a vote of 6-5, would expand and extend tax credits for wildfire and beetle kill mitigation, job creators, and investments in clean energy.

Mar 23, 2026

Legislation to Honor Farm Workers, Labor Advocates Passes Committee

The House State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today passed legislation, sponsored by Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Lorena García, to rename César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day. HB26-1339 unanimously passed by a vote of 11-0.

Mar 23, 2026

Nguyen, García Bill to Boost Ballot Accessibility and Transparency Passes Committee

The House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed legislation that would make ballot language more accessible, transparent and easier to understand.

Mar 23, 2026

Duran, Carter Bill to Support Small and Mid-Size Businesses Passes House

The House today passed legislation to create an alternative financing method that protects property owners and improves cash flow for small and medium-sized contractors and subcontractors.

Mar 19, 2026

Colorado Democrats Advance Gun Violence Prevention Bills to Save Lives

The House today advanced three gun violence prevention bills on preliminary votes. These bills would expand Colorado’s existing “Red Flag” law, crack down on ghost guns by strengthening requirements for firearm barrel sales and strengthen Colorado’s firearm dealer law.

Mar 19, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Lawmakers to Close More Than $1 Billion Budget Deficit as FY26-27 Revenue Falls Narrowly Above TABOR Cap

Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff (LCS) and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) delivered the March quarterly economic forecasts.

Mar 18, 2026

Story Bill to Improve Public Safety, Shorten Search Warrant Response Timelines Passes Committee

Law enforcement began an investigation into the 2025 Evergreen High School shooter’s concerning online behavior 75 days before the shooting

Mar 18, 2026

Froelich, Velasco Bill to Collect Data on Working Conditions and Extreme Temperatures Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed legislation to better understand how extreme temperatures impact working conditions and worker safety.

Mar 17, 2026

Bill to Create More Affordable Housing Opportunities Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing and Local Government Committee today passed a bill to create more affordable housing opportunities by allowing certain property owners to split their lot. HB26-1308, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker and Representative Steven Woodrow, passed by a vote of 8-4.

Mar 17, 2026

Committee Passes Bill to Support Immigrant Communities Amidst ICE Crackdown and Overreach

The House Judiciary Committee today passed a bill that would support immigrant communities and increase transparency for state and local law enforcement.

Mar 17, 2026

House Passes Bill to Reduce Plastic Pollution in Waterways and Streams

The House today passed the Plastic Pellet-Free Waters Act, legislation that will protect Colorado’s waterways and wildlife from plastic pellet pollution.

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