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Press Releases

May 8, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Make Colorado More Affordable, Reduce Property Taxes Passes House

SB24-233 would provide long-term property tax relief to save Coloradans money on their property taxes while protecting K-12 funding

May 8, 2024

Lieder, Young Bill to Save Older Coloradans Money, Make Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption Savings Portable Passes

The House today passed legislation that would save older Coloradans money on their property taxes by making the savings from the senior homestead property tax exemption portable between primary residences for the next two years. SB24-111, sponsored by Representatives Sheila Lieder and Mary Young, passed by a vote of 60-3.

May 8, 2024

House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Rural Health Care

The House today passed two bipartisan bills to improve health care in rural Colorado

May 8, 2024

Bipartisan Legislation to Identify State and Local Housing Needs, Plan for Growth Passes House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Shannon Bird that would identify state housing needs and strategically plan for future growth in Colorado. SB24-174 passed by a vote of 58-6.

May 7, 2024

Bill to Protect Colorado Libraries From Book Bans Passes House

The House today passed legislation to address the rise in attempts to ban certain books from Colorado libraries.

May 7, 2024

Vigil, Marvin Bill to Increase Transit Ridership Passes House

Legislation would extend the popular Ozone Season Free Transit Grant Program, extend a tax credit for alternative transportation use, and establish a free transit program for youth

May 7, 2024

Bill to Expedite, Streamline Driver’s License Process for New Immigrants Passes House

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Tim Hernández and Elizabeth Velasco that would streamline the process to receive a driver’s license or state identification card for new immigrants. SB24-182 passed by a vote of 43-19.

May 6, 2024

Bills to Protect Coloradans from Gender-Related Crimes, Discrimination in School Passes House

Bills would protect LGBTQ+ community against gender-related bias-motivated crimes, place Colorado in compliance with state Title IX

May 6, 2024

House Passes Bill to Support Colorado Kids

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon and Representative Junie Joseph that would require more inclusive reporting in the child welfare system.

May 6, 2024

Bill to Improve Gig Worker Rights, Boost Transparency Passes House

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon and Representative Naquetta Ricks that would improve flexibility, fairness, safety, and transparency for gig transportation network company (TNC) workers and consumers. SB24-075 passed by a vote of 43-19.

May 6, 2024

Medical Liability Bill Passes House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to update Colorado’s medical liability laws. The agreement from health care providers, business leaders and trial lawyers will prevent divisive ballot measures and provide certainty for both providers and patients.

May 6, 2024

McCluskie and Roberts Joint Statement on CommonSpirit Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, and Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, today released the following joint statement calling on CommonSpirit Health, which operates Mercy Hospital, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Colorado to reach an agreement that maintains in-network service consumers in Central and Northwest Colorado:

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