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Press Releases

Jun 12, 2020

HOUSE PASSES BILL BANNING GAY AND TRANS PANIC LEGAL DEFENSE

The House today passed Representatives Brianna Titone and Matt Soper’s bipartisan bill to ban the use of the gay and transgender “panic” defense. The bill passed 63-1.

Jun 12, 2020

SECURE SAVINGS PASSES THE HOUSE!

The House today passed Speaker KC Becker and Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp’s bill to tackle Colorado’s growing retirement savings crisis.

Jun 12, 2020

SWEEPING POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY REFORM PASSES THE HOUSE

The House today passed Representative Leslie Herod and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez’s bill to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability of Colorado’s law enforcement, and to finally make justice possible for victims of police brutality.

Jun 12, 2020

HOUSE PASSES BUENTELLO BILL TO ADDRESS OPIOID CRISIS

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representative Bri Buentello to address the opioid crisis. SB20-007 passed the House 48-17, and SB20-028 received initial approval on second reading.

Jun 11, 2020

HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL BANNING GAY AND TRANS PANIC LEGAL DEFENSE

The House Committee of Public Health and Human Services today passed Representatives Brianna Titone and Matt Soper’s bipartisan bill to ban the use of the gay and transgender “panic” defense.

Jun 11, 2020

CHEERS! HOUSE COMMITTEE DELIVERS ON ALCOHOL TO-GO BILL

The House Committee of Public Services today passed a bill that will allow restaurants, breweries, clubs, hotels and more, to deliver and offer takeout of alcoholic beverages. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Dylan Roberts and Colin Larson.

Jun 11, 2020

HOUSE PASSES BILL TO STOP CORPORATE TAX HANDOUTS, PROVIDE $1B TO K-12 INSTEAD

The House today passed HB20-1420, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Matt Gray, by a vote of 39-26, with House Republicans standing with special interests at the expense of Colorado’s teachers and students.

Jun 11, 2020

PAID SICK LEAVE AND TELEHEALTH EXPANSION ADVANCE

The House Committee on Health and Insurance today advanced bills to provide paid sick leave and expand access to telehealth.

Jun 11, 2020

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BILL PASSES FIRST HOUSE HURDLE

The House Committee on Finance today passed Representative Leslie Herod and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez’s bill to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability of Colorado’s law enforcement, and to finally make justice possible for victims of police brutality. The bill passed by a vote of 7-4.

Jun 10, 2020

VACCINES BILL PASSES!

The House today passed SB20-163, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Kyle Mullica, D-Northglenn, and Representative Dylan Roberts, D-Avon as well as Senators Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Kevin Priola, R-Henderson, on third reading. T

Jun 10, 2020

HOUSE PASSES SAFE2TELL ENHANCEMENTS

The House today passed HB20-1113, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representatives Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, and Kevin Van Winkle, R-Highlands Ranch, which would make enhancements to the state’s Safe2Tell Program.

Jun 10, 2020

MORE COVID RESPONSE ON THE WAY: HOUSE PASSES BILLS PROHIBITING SOURCE OF INCOME DISCRIMINATION AND IMPROVING THE 2-1-1 HOTLINE

The House passed two bills today to support Colorado as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects.

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