Press Releases

Apr 26, 2019

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES EXPANSION OF RURAL BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE

The House Rural Affairs and Agriculture committee approved Rep. Dylan Roberts’ bill to expand the broadband infrastructure in Colorado, especially in rural areas.

Apr 26, 2019

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES PAID FAMILY LEAVE BILL

The House Finance committee approved Rep. Matt Gray and Rep. Monica Duran’s bill, SB19-188 Family Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI), that will ensure a seamless implementation of the best possible FAMLI policy for Coloradans.

Apr 25, 2019

COLORADO HOUSE PASSES TWO HOUSING BILLS

The House gave preliminary approval to two bills that would expand the supply of affordable housing and hold landlords accountable.

Apr 25, 2019

GOV POLIS SIGNS TITONE AND GONZALES-GUTIERREZ’S BILL TO HELP RENTERS

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Brianna Titone and Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez to protect renters from unnecessarily high rental application fees.

Apr 25, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR KIDS

The House gave preliminary approval to a bill that would increase access to mental health services for children.

Apr 25, 2019

REP. FROELICH’S BILL TO INCREASE VOTING ACCESS FOR COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES UNANIMOUSLY WINS HOUSE APPROVAL

Rep. Meg Froelich’s bill to increase voting access for people with disabilities unanimously passed out of the House.

Apr 25, 2019

GOV SIGNS HEROD BILLS KEEPING PEOPLE OUT OF JAIL AND PROVIDING FREE TAMPONS IN JAIL

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill today eliminating cash bail for minor offenses including having an open container, trespassing, and shoplifting less than $50 worth of goods.

Apr 24, 2019

EFFORT TO LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING PASSES HOUSE
EFFORT TO LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING PASSES HOUSE

The House passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Majority Leader Alec Garnett that would legalize sports betting in Colorado.

Apr 24, 2019

HOUSE MOVES BILL TO KEEP KIDS SAFE

The House gave preliminary approval to Rep. Kyle Mullica’s bipartisan bill to address Colorado’s low vaccination rates.

Apr 24, 2019

HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL HELP COLORADANS SAVE FOR RETIREMENT

The Colorado Secure Savings Plan Board, a bill by Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Rep. Chris Hansen, to allow the state of Colorado to study different options to increase the ability of Colorado workers to save more for their retirement—earned approval from the House Business Affairs & Labor committee this afternoon.

Apr 24, 2019

HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES BUCKNER BILL TO HELP COLORADO STUDENTS

The House unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Janet Buckner that creates a pilot program to increase the number of students taking advanced, honor, or accelerated courses.

Apr 24, 2019

NEW BILL INTRODUCED TO ASK VOTERS TO RAISE TOBACCO TAX AND PUT FUNDING TOWARD EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE

Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gov. Jared Polis joined public health advocates today unveil new legislation that would give voters the choice to raise taxes on tobacco products, including a new tax on liquid nicotine used for vaping.

Press Releases

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES EXPANSION OF RURAL BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE

The House Rural Affairs and Agriculture committee approved Rep. Dylan Roberts’ bill to expand the broadband infrastructure in Colorado, especially in rural areas.

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES PAID FAMILY LEAVE BILL

The House Finance committee approved Rep. Matt Gray and Rep. Monica Duran’s bill, SB19-188 Family Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI), that will ensure a seamless implementation of the best possible FAMLI policy for Coloradans.

COLORADO HOUSE PASSES TWO HOUSING BILLS

The House gave preliminary approval to two bills that would expand the supply of affordable housing and hold landlords accountable.

GOV POLIS SIGNS TITONE AND GONZALES-GUTIERREZ’S BILL TO HELP RENTERS

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Brianna Titone and Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez to protect renters from unnecessarily high rental application fees.

HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR KIDS

The House gave preliminary approval to a bill that would increase access to mental health services for children.

REP. FROELICH’S BILL TO INCREASE VOTING ACCESS FOR COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES UNANIMOUSLY WINS HOUSE APPROVAL

Rep. Meg Froelich’s bill to increase voting access for people with disabilities unanimously passed out of the House.

GOV SIGNS HEROD BILLS KEEPING PEOPLE OUT OF JAIL AND PROVIDING FREE TAMPONS IN JAIL

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill today eliminating cash bail for minor offenses including having an open container, trespassing, and shoplifting less than $50 worth of goods.

EFFORT TO LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING PASSES HOUSEEFFORT TO LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING PASSES HOUSE

The House passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Majority Leader Alec Garnett that would legalize sports betting in Colorado.

HOUSE MOVES BILL TO KEEP KIDS SAFE

The House gave preliminary approval to Rep. Kyle Mullica’s bipartisan bill to address Colorado’s low vaccination rates.

HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL HELP COLORADANS SAVE FOR RETIREMENT

HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES BUCKNER BILL TO HELP COLORADO STUDENTS

The House unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Janet Buckner that creates a pilot program to increase the number of students taking advanced, honor, or accelerated courses.

NEW BILL INTRODUCED TO ASK VOTERS TO RAISE TOBACCO TAX AND PUT FUNDING TOWARD EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE

Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Gov. Jared Polis joined public health advocates today unveil new legislation that would give voters the choice to raise taxes on tobacco products, including a new tax on liquid nicotine used for vaping.

EFFORT TO LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING PASSES HOUSE
EFFORT TO LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING PASSES HOUSE