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Press Releases

May 16, 2024

SIGNED! Bill to Increase Use of Transit

Legislation extends the popular Ozone Season Free Transit Grant Program and establishes a free transit program for youth

May 16, 2024

Governor Signs Landmark Package of Bills to Improve Colorado’s Air Quality and Boost Transit

Today Governor Jared Polis signed a pair of bills to make near-term progress on air quality, ozone, and climate goals while focusing on an economy-wide transition that will support Colorado’s future for generations to come.

May 15, 2024

Gov Signs Legislation to Reduce Gun Thefts from Vehicles

Legislation will promote responsible gun ownership, safe storage of firearms in vehicles

May 15, 2024

Gun Violence Prevention Bill to Improve Investigations of Illegal Firearm Activity Signed Into Law

New law improves the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ability to address illegal firearm activity

May 14, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Bill to Reduce Childhood Poverty

Tax credit will combat childhood poverty, boost incomes of middle and lower-income Coloradans, and save families money

May 14, 2024

SIGNED! Bills to Save Coloradans Money on Housing Become Law

Governor Polis today signed a pair of bills into law that will save Colorado families millions of dollars a year on housing.

May 13, 2024

SIGNED! Legislation to Encourage More Housing Near Transit and Jobs Becomes Law

Law will help save Coloradans money on housing by encouraging housing near transit options, increasing housing options Coloradans can afford to help meet demand

May 13, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: SAVING Coloradans Money on Housing! Gov Signs Bill to Legalize ADUs

Governor Polis today signed into law a bill that will create more housing options Coloradans can afford by allowing more homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

May 10, 2024

Gov Signs Bipartisan Bill to Support Colorado’s Workforce

Governor Polis today signed a bipartisan bill into law that will create a refundable state income tax credit and grant programs to boost registered apprenticeship opportunities.

May 10, 2024

Polis Signs Bill to Create the Office of Rail Safety

Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to establish the Office of Rail Safety which will study and implement rail safety measures in Colorado.

May 10, 2024

Legislation to Save Coloradans Money on Housing by Eliminating Parking Mandates Becomes Law

Legislation puts ‘people over parking’ to lower the cost of building new homes, increase Colorado’s housing supply, and reduce harmful air pollution

May 8, 2024

Sine Die! General Assembly Democrats Conclude Breakthrough Session by Delivering Major Wins for Colorado Communities

The second regular session of the 74th General Assembly concludes today, with Democratic lawmakers securing breakthrough victories on the issues that matter most to Colorado families: saving people money on housing, increasing education funding to historic levels by eliminating the budget stabilization factor, and addressing the climate crisis and boosting transit options.

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