Press Releases

Jul 1, 2024

New Law to Create the Office of Rail Safety Goes Into Effect

Legislation to establish the Office of Rail Safety which will study and implement rail safety measures in Colorado goes into effect today.

Jul 1, 2024

Hamrick, Hansen Bipartisan Law to Boost Educator Workforce Goes Into Effect

Bipartisan legislation goes into effect today to boost Colorado’s education workforce. HB24-1044, sponsored by Representative Eliza Hamrick and Senator Chris Hansen, allows school districts to hire more Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) retirees, without the risk of the retirees losing their retirement benefits.

Jun 28, 2024

Legislation to Protect More Coloradans from Bias-Motivated Crimes Goes Into Effect

SB24-189 adds gender identity and gender expression to Colorado’s bias-motivated crimes and harassment laws

Jun 27, 2024

Amabile, Roberts Suicide Prevention Bill Goes Into Effect

On July 1, 2024, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Judy Amabile and Senator Dylan Roberts goes into effect to prevent suicides by regulating sales of sodium nitrite products.

Jun 27, 2024

New Election Protection Laws By Colorado Democrats Go Into Effect

Two new laws will prevent false electors, add protections against deepfake media

Jun 27, 2024

Law to Make Housing More Affordable, Remove Unnecessary Occupancy Limits Goes Into Effect

New law to improve housing affordability and options goes into effect

Jun 20, 2024

Economic Outlook Shows Continued Economic Growth in Colorado

Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the June quarterly economic forecasts.

Jun 7, 2024

ICYMI: Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Health Care Becomes Law

Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively to improve health care in rural Colorado by designating funding to train, recruit and grow Colorado’s health care workforce.

Jun 7, 2024

SIGNED! Bipartisan Bill to Support Colorado's Workforce Becomes Law

Governor Polis today signed a bipartisan bill to support workforce development in Colorado. HB24-1365, sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens, and Senator Jeff Bridges would help communities address workforce shortages and create connections for Coloradans seeking high-paying, skilled careers.

Jun 7, 2024

ICYMI: Bipartisan Rep. Young Bill to Increase Behavioral Health Care Access for Foster Youth Becomes Law

Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively to support children and youth in the foster care system who have complex behavioral health care needs.

Jun 7, 2024

Signed! New Laws Will Save Seniors, Coloradans with Disabilities Money

Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed three bills into law to save seniors and Coloradans with disabilities money by allowing them to deduct all federally taxed social security income on their state taxes, reinstate a refundable tax credit to save older Coloradans money on housing, and expand a refundable tax credit for seniors with disabilities.

Jun 6, 2024

Press Releases

New Law to Create the Office of Rail Safety Goes Into Effect

Legislation to establish the Office of Rail Safety which will study and implement rail safety measures in Colorado goes into effect today.

Hamrick, Hansen Bipartisan Law to Boost Educator Workforce Goes Into Effect

Legislation to Protect More Coloradans from Bias-Motivated Crimes Goes Into Effect

SB24-189 adds gender identity and gender expression to Colorado’s bias-motivated crimes and harassment laws

Amabile, Roberts Suicide Prevention Bill Goes Into Effect

On July 1, 2024, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Judy Amabile and Senator Dylan Roberts goes into effect to prevent suicides by regulating sales of sodium nitrite products.

New Election Protection Laws By Colorado Democrats Go Into Effect

Two new laws will prevent false electors, add protections against deepfake media

Law to Make Housing More Affordable, Remove Unnecessary Occupancy Limits Goes Into Effect

New law to improve housing affordability and options goes into effect

Economic Outlook Shows Continued Economic Growth in Colorado

Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the June quarterly economic forecasts.

ICYMI: Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Health Care Becomes Law

Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively to improve health care in rural Colorado by designating funding to train, recruit and grow Colorado’s health care workforce.

SIGNED! Bipartisan Bill to Support Colorado's Workforce Becomes Law

Governor Polis today signed a bipartisan bill to support workforce development in Colorado. HB24-1365, sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens, and Senator Jeff Bridges would help communities address workforce shortages and create connections for Coloradans seeking high-paying, skilled careers.

ICYMI: Bipartisan Rep. Young Bill to Increase Behavioral Health Care Access for Foster Youth Becomes Law

Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively to support children and youth in the foster care system who have complex behavioral health care needs.

Signed! New Laws Will Save Seniors, Coloradans with Disabilities Money

Bipartisan Bill to Expand Bilingual Early Childhood Programs Signed Into Law

Governor Jared Polis signed into law today a bipartisan bill to make early childhood education in Colorado more inclusive and accessible.