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Press Releases

Jun 24, 2026

Law to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation Goes Into Effect

Legislation to update and strengthen Colorado’s criminal statutes regarding commercial sexual activity with a child will go into effect July 1, 2026.

Jun 23, 2026

Legislation to Create More Affordable Home Ownership Opportunities Goes Into Effect

SB26-040 updates the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program to better meet families’ needs

Jun 18, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Joint Statement: Democratic Leadership Condemns Calls to Violence

House Speaker Julie McCluskie, House Majority Leader Monica Duran, Senate President James Coleman, and Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez today released the following joint statement after a prominent podcaster urged violence targeting public officials:

Jun 18, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Trump’s High Energy Inflation Drives Up Costs for Coloradans

U.S. President says he loves it

Jun 15, 2026

NO FREE RIDES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY: Willford Leads 275+ State Lawmakers Calling on Congress to Protect Victims of Rideshare Sexual Assault

Letter urges Speaker Mike Johnson to reject the rideshare liability provision in upcoming transportation bill

Jun 15, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Law to Save Coloradans Money on Property Insurance Goes Into Effect

On July 1, 2026 legislation to save Coloradans money on their property insurance policies will go into effect.

Jun 9, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Contractors Reject Road Funding Solutions, Pursue Reckless Ballot Measure Instead

The four sponsors of HB26-1430, legislation to mitigate the deeply harmful impacts of Initiative 175, today released the following joint statement after road building contractors walked away from a proposed agreement that would put Colorado on a path to better fund transportation:

Jun 5, 2026

Jackson, Bacon Bill to Prevent Workplace Discrimination Signed into Law

HB26-1207 will require Colorado employers to follow the reporting requirements as outlined in the 1966 Civil Rights Act

Jun 5, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: ICYMI: SIGNED! Bill to Fight Back Against Federal Coal Mandates

Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation to fight back against federal mandates that force aging coal plants to stay operational, which will drive up costs to ratepayers and hinder Colorado’s clean energy future.

Jun 5, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: ICYMI: Governor Polis Signs Bill to Modernize, Improve Higher Education Funding Formula

HB26-1345 will make updates to the performance model funding to capture Colorado’s entire student body, including part-time and transfer students

Jun 5, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: ICYMI: Bill to Collect Data on Working Conditions and Extreme Temperatures Signed Into Law

Legislation to better understand how extreme temperatures impact working conditions and worker safety was signed into law yesterday.

Jun 5, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: ICYMI: Signed! Tax Credits to Boost Working Families and Restaurants

Governor Jared Polis signed legislation yesterday to support working people and small businesses after Congress passed H.R. 1, which granted massive tax breaks to corporations while raising taxes on working families in Colorado.

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