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Press Releases

Feb 25, 2025

House Passes Bill to Create Safeguards on Ammunition Purchases

The House today passed gun violence prevention legislation that would raise the minimum age to purchase ammunition for rifle and shotgun ammunition to 21 years old and require ammunition to be stored behind the counter like nicotine, cold medicine, and other commonly misused or harmful products. HB25-1133, sponsored by Majority Leader Monica Duran and Rep. Lindsay Gilchrist, passed by a vote of 38-27.

Feb 24, 2025

Bill to Reduce Firearm Theft and Illegal Sales, Improve Security at Gun Shows Passes Committee

The House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed legislation to increase security measures at gun shows and strengthen existing gun violence prevention laws. HB25-1238, sponsored by Representatives Junie Joseph and Sean Camacho, passed by a vote of 8-3.

Feb 24, 2025

House Ag Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Address Issues with Wolf Reintroduction

SB25-038 would keep personal information confidential after filing a wildlife damage compensation claim

Feb 24, 2025

Bipartisan Bill to Provide Free State Park Entry to Ute Tribes Passes Committee

The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to waive Colorado's state park entry entry fees for Ute tribe members.

Feb 21, 2025

House Advances Bill to Create Safeguards on Ammunition Purchases

The House today advanced gun violence prevention legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Monica Duran and Rep. Lindsay Gilchrist in a preliminary vote.

Feb 20, 2025

Bill Advances to Crack Down on Rent Algorithms to Save Coloradans Money

The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed a bill that would bring down costs for Coloradans by cracking down on rent algorithms that drive up housing prices. HB25-1004 passed by a vote of 7-5.

Feb 20, 2025

JOINT RELEASE: Bipartisan Lawmakers Highlight New Bill to Address CBI Employee Misconduct

Today, Representatives Matt Soper (R-Delta) and Yara Zokaie (D-Fort Collins), along with Senators Lisa Frizell (R-Castle Rock) and Mike Weissman (D-Aurora), highlighted a bipartisan bill to establish clear procedures for reporting misconduct in Colorado crime laboratories.

Feb 20, 2025

House Committee Passes Two Bills to Protect Colorado Water

The House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee today passed two bills to protect Colorado’s fresh water resources.

Feb 20, 2025

English’s Bill to Establish Statewide Black History Education Standards Passes Committee

The House Education Committee today passed legislation to establish statewide Black History education standards in Colorado’s public K-12 schools.

Feb 19, 2025

‘YIGBY’ Bill to Increase Housing Coloradans Can Afford Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker and Representative Javier Mabrey that would streamline the process for religious and educational institutions to build housing on their land to create more housing opportunities that work for every budget. HB25-1169 passed by a vote of 8-4.

Feb 19, 2025

‘Junk Fees’ Bill to Save Coloradans Money Passes Committee

The House Judiciary Committee today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Naquetta Ricks that would bring down costs for Coloradans by cracking down on ‘junk fees’. HB25-1090 passed by a vote of 7-4.

Feb 19, 2025

Bipartisan Bill to Create Healthier Learning Environments for Students Passes Committee

HB25-1135 will address student cell phone use in classrooms

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