Press Releases

Apr 17, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES PAIR OF BILLS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

The House approved two pieces of legislation that would increase access to mental health services for high-risk families and Coloradans.

Apr 17, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES ROBERTS-MCCLUSKIE BILL TO HELP LOWER THE COST OF HEALTH CARE WITH STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT

This morning, the House approved a bill with strong bipartisan support to address the high costs of health care in Colorado.

Apr 17, 2019

HOUSE PASSES HEROD-BECKER BIPARTISAN BILL TO PUT COLORADO KIDS ON PATH TO SUCCESS

The House passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Speaker KC Becker and Rep. Leslie Herod with bipartisan support that would create a new strategy to incentivize and streamline the college savings process for every child born in Colorado.

Apr 17, 2019

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK TAKES BIG STEP IN HOUSE

The House Business Affairs and Labor committee approved Rep. Janet Buckner and Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez’s bill to help close the wage gap in Colorado.

Apr 16, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES EDUCATION BILLS TO HELP STUDENTS

The House approved a two bills that would increase the financial aid completion rate, help identify students with dyslexia, and help Colorado’s kids succeed in college.

Apr 16, 2019

MCLACHLAN’S BIPARTISAN BILL ON FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN PASSES FINAL HOUSE TEST

A bipartisan bill by Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Rep Jim Wilson, R-Salida, to fund full-day kindergarten for Colorado’s youngest learners was approved by the House today. The state budget proposes funding full-day kindergarten in a responsible, sustainable manner.

Apr 16, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES BIRD-TITONE BILL TO BOOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The House approved Rep. Shannon Bird and Rep. Brianna Titone’s bill today to boost the supply of affordable housing in the state by expanding the Affordable Housing Tax Credit, which helps leverage private funding for affordable housing projects across the state.

Apr 16, 2019

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO KEEP COLORADO CHILDREN SAFE

The House Health and Insurance committee approved Rep. Kyle Mullica’s bipartisan bill to address Colorado’s low vaccination rates.

Apr 16, 2019

GOV. SIGNS BECKER-CARAVEO BILL TO PRIORITIZE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COLORADANS & GIVE LOCAL COMMUNITIES A VOICE

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill that will update Colorado’s antiquated oil and gas laws to protect families and individuals from residential drilling by putting health and safety first, empowering local communities, and protecting our clean air and clean water.

Apr 16, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES SET OF BILLS TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY

The House approved a set of bills to ensure Colorado’s children have more security and safety in the food they eat.

Apr 16, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES CUTTER’S MEDIA LITERACY BILL

The House approved a bill sponsored by Representative Lisa Cutter, D-Evergreen, that creates a media literacy advisory committee within the Department of Education. It’s important for Colorado students become more educated about the media and the role it plays in our society.

Apr 16, 2019

HOUSE APPROVES EXPANSION OF OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT BY A PEACE OFFICER

The House approved Rep. Leslie Herod’s bipartisan bill to charge a peace officer with unlawful sexual conduct when they knowingly engage in sexual contact, sexual intrusion, or sexual penetration anytime the victim is in custody, regardless of consent.

Press Releases

HOUSE APPROVES PAIR OF BILLS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

The House approved two pieces of legislation that would increase access to mental health services for high-risk families and Coloradans.

HOUSE APPROVES ROBERTS-MCCLUSKIE BILL TO HELP LOWER THE COST OF HEALTH CARE WITH STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT

This morning, the House approved a bill with strong bipartisan support to address the high costs of health care in Colorado.

HOUSE PASSES HEROD-BECKER BIPARTISAN BILL TO PUT COLORADO KIDS ON PATH TO SUCCESS

The House passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Speaker KC Becker and Rep. Leslie Herod with bipartisan support that would create a new strategy to incentivize and streamline the college savings process for every child born in Colorado.

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK TAKES BIG STEP IN HOUSE

The House Business Affairs and Labor committee approved Rep. Janet Buckner and Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez’s bill to help close the wage gap in Colorado.

HOUSE APPROVES EDUCATION BILLS TO HELP STUDENTS

The House approved a two bills that would increase the financial aid completion rate, help identify students with dyslexia, and help Colorado’s kids succeed in college.

MCLACHLAN’S BIPARTISAN BILL ON FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN PASSES FINAL HOUSE TEST

A bipartisan bill by Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Rep Jim Wilson, R-Salida, to fund full-day kindergarten for Colorado’s youngest learners was approved by the House today. The state budget proposes funding full-day kindergarten in a responsible, sustainable manner.

HOUSE APPROVES BIRD-TITONE BILL TO BOOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The House approved Rep. Shannon Bird and Rep. Brianna Titone’s bill today to boost the supply of affordable housing in the state by expanding the Affordable Housing Tax Credit, which helps leverage private funding for affordable housing projects across the state.

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO KEEP COLORADO CHILDREN SAFE

The House Health and Insurance committee approved Rep. Kyle Mullica’s bipartisan bill to address Colorado’s low vaccination rates.

﻿GOV. SIGNS BECKER-CARAVEO BILL TO PRIORITIZE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COLORADANS & GIVE LOCAL COMMUNITIES A VOICE

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill that will update Colorado’s antiquated oil and gas laws to protect families and individuals from residential drilling by putting health and safety first, empowering local communities, and protecting our clean air and clean water.

HOUSE APPROVES SET OF BILLS TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY

The House approved a set of bills to ensure Colorado’s children have more security and safety in the food they eat.

HOUSE APPROVES CUTTER’S MEDIA LITERACY BILL

The House approved a bill sponsored by Representative Lisa Cutter, D-Evergreen, that creates a media literacy advisory committee within the Department of Education. It’s important for Colorado students become more educated about the media and the role it plays in our society.

HOUSE APPROVES EXPANSION OF OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT BY A PEACE OFFICER

The House approved Rep. Leslie Herod’s bipartisan bill to charge a peace officer with unlawful sexual conduct when they knowingly engage in sexual contact, sexual intrusion, or sexual penetration anytime the victim is in custody, regardless of consent.

GOV. SIGNS BECKER-CARAVEO BILL TO PRIORITIZE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COLORADANS & GIVE LOCAL COMMUNITIES A VOICE