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Press Releases
Mar 7, 2019
NO MORE SURPRISES: HOUSE COMMITTEE GIVES UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO LEGISLATION TO END OUT-OF-NETWORK BILLING
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, was just passed by the House Health and Insurance committee.
Mar 7, 2019
HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES PAIR OF BIPARTISAN DURAN BILLS
The House Business Affairs and Labor committee approved a bill today sponsored by Rep. Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, that requires most plumbers to meet continuing education requirements before their license can be renewed by the state. This will improve overall workplace safety and the quality of Colorado’s plumbers work.
Mar 6, 2019
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO ENSURE CULTURALLY COMPETENT HISTORY IS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS
The House Education committee approved a bill by Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, D-Denver and Rep. Bri Buentello, D-Pueblo, to ensure the inclusion of American Indians, Latinos, African Americans and Asian Americans in civil government courses in Colorado’s classrooms.
Mar 6, 2019
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TAKING THE SQUEEZE OFF OF KIDS LEMONADE STANDS
The House Business Affairs and Labor committee approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. James Coleman, D-Denver, to allow children to operate a temporary business – such as a lemonade stand – without a license.
Mar 5, 2019
HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES ROBERT’S BILL TO UPDATE WINTER MOUNTAIN DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
The House Transportation and Local Government committee gave approval today to a bill sponsored by Rep. Dylan Roberts to increase safety and efficiency on our roads by updating and revising language in statutes for motor vehicles driving the I-70 mountain corridor.
Mar 5, 2019
HOUSE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES MULLICA BILL TO INCREASE HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN SCHOOLS
The House Education committee gave approval today to a bill sponsored by Rep. Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, to hire more school nurses in schools across Colorado, especially schools in rural areas and in disadvantaged communities.
Mar 5, 2019
HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES MCLACHLAN-GALINDO BILL TO ENHANCE FOOD SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL
The House Rural Affairs and Agriculture committee gave approval today to Rep. Barbara McLachlan and Rep. Rochelle Galindo’s bill to advance recommendations that strengthen healthy food access for all Coloradans through Colorado agriculture and local food systems and economies.
Mar 4, 2019
HOUSE APPROVES HANSEN-ESGAR BILL TO HELP CONSUMERS, WORKERS & ENERGY COMMUNITIES
The House gave approval today to Rep. Chris Hansen and Rep. Daneya Esgar’s bill to help lower the cost of energy bills, transition toward renewable energy, and support affected workers. As a result of market forces, Colorado workers and communities are being negatively affected by the closure of aging power plants.
Mar 4, 2019
ROBERTS’ BIPARTISAN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE OPTION RECEIVES HOUSE APPROVAL
The House approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Dylan Roberts, D-Avon, and Rep. Marc Catlin, R-Montrose, to create a new affordable and competitive health care option in the state of Colorado that will be available to families and individuals when purchasing health insurance.
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