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Press Releases
May 28, 2020
TELL COMMUNITIES WHEN TOXIC POLLUTION IS RELEASED!
The House Finance Committee today advanced Representatives Adrienne Benavidez and Alex Valdez’s bill to protect Colorado communities from toxic chemicals that are emitted from many refineries, factories, coal plants and other facilities. These air toxins heavily impact the communities that live close by and can cause a number of documented health complications. The bill passed 7-4.
May 28, 2020
DEMOCRATS VOTE TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR ENERGY CONSUMERS
The House Energy and Environment Committee today passed Representative Daneya Esgar’s bill to increase and improve protections for energy consumers, with specific protections for Coloradans who have an increased electricity use due to a medical condition. The bill was approved by a vote of 7-3.
May 28, 2020
PROTECTING OUR FIREFIGHTERS AND OUR WATER
The House Finance Committee today passed Representative Tony Exum’s legislation to protect communities and firefighters from PFAS contamination by a vote of 11-0. The committee also passed Representatives Lisa Cutter and Marc Snyder’s bill to provide health benefits for firefighters who suffer cardiac complications in response to an emergency by a vote of 10-1.
May 27, 2020
HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION TO ALLOW REMOTE VOTING
The House today passed a resolution, sponsored by Majority Leader Alec Garnett and Reps. Adrienne Benavidez and Brianna Titone, to allow the Speaker to change House rules to allow for remote participation in the House during a declared public health disaster emergency. The measure would allow Representatives who are at high-risk of severe complications from COVID-19 to represent their constituents without risking their lives. The resolution passed by a vote of 38-24.
May 27, 2020
BILL INTRODUCED TO PROVIDE EARNED PAID SICK DAYS TO ALL HARDWORKING COLORADANS
Today, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg and Senator Jeff Bridges, alongside Speaker of the House KC Becker and Representative Yadira Caraveo, provided a comprehensive overview of their newly introduced bill, SB20-205 which empowers all Colorado workers to protect themselves and their coworkers by earning paid sick days.
May 27, 2020
2 CRITICAL CHILD CARE BILLS ADVANCE
The Public Health Care and Human Services Committee today advanced two bills that would give Colorado families increased options for child care at a time when it is more crucial than ever. Representative Dylan Roberts’ bill would allow home-based child care in Homeowners’ Association Communities, and Representative Mary Young’s bill would extend the licensure exemption for family child care homes to September 2026. Rep. Roberts’ bill passed 10-0. Rep. Young’s bill passed 12-1.
May 19, 2020
GOV. POLIS AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT ON THE DISBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL CARES ACT FUNDS TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CRISIS
Governor Jared Polis, in collaboration with legislative leadership, announced today the allocation of $1.674 billion in federal funds from the CARES Act that will immediately support the State’s robust response to the COVID-19 crisis as well as key investments needed for economic recovery.
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