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Press Releases
May 4, 2019
HOUSE DEMOCRATS DELIVER RESULTS FOR HARDWORKING COLORADANS
House Democrats went into the 2019 session focused on building a fair economy that expands opportunity for all no matter what corner of the state you live in, investing in our future, and protecting the Colorado Way of Life. This year Colorado House Democrats were able to turn many of our popular proposals into law, moving forward on measures to build a fair economy, lower the cost of health care, invest in education, address climate change, tackle the opioid crisis, reform our criminal justice system and help hardworking Coloradans get ahead.
May 3, 2019
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION HEADED TO GOV
The House approved a bill to renew the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for the next seven years, help address the threat of climate change, and hold utility companies more accountable. The bill is sponsored by Speaker KC Becker and Rep. Chris Hansen. The PUC provides regulatory oversight of public utilities in Colorado.
May 2, 2019
HOUSE PASSES BILL TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE
The House sent a bill sponsored by Speaker of the House KC Becker, D-Boulder, and Rep. Dominique Jackson, D-Aurora, to the Governor. The bill will take action to address climate change. Acting on climate will help protect clean air and water, and spur clean energy jobs, innovation, business development, and economic growth for Colorado.
May 2, 2019
HOUSE GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO BILL TO HELP LOWER COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
The House gave final approval today to Rep. Sonya Jaquez Lewis’ bill to reduce the price consumers pay for prescription medications. The bill, SB19-005, will allow the wholesale importation of prescription pharmaceutical products from Canada for resale to Colorado pharmacies. The House amended the bill to rename it after former state Senator Irene Aguilar, D-Denver.
May 2, 2019
NO MORE SURPRISES: BIPARTISAN BILL TO END OUT-OF-NETWORK BILLING GOES TO GOVERNOR’S DESK
A bipartisan bill to address the out-of-control practice of sending consumers out-of-network bills, sponsored by Rep. Daneya Esgar, D-Pueblo, and Rep. Marc Catlin, R-Montrose, is heading to the Governor’s desk.`
May 2, 2019
HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO ADDRESS OPIOID CRISIS
The House approved Rep. Bri Buentello and Rep. Jonathan Singer’s bill to require certain health care providers who have prescriptive authority to complete substance use disorder training as part of their continuing education and prohibits a physician or physician assistant from accepting any direct or indirect benefits for prescribing a specific medication.
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