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Press Releases

May 1, 2024

House Passes Bill to Extend Federal Indian Boarding School Research Program

Bill would implement History Colorado recommendations to work towards social, educational and economic equity for tribal communities

Apr 30, 2024

House Democrats Advance Two Family Affordability Bills

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

Apr 30, 2024

Bill to Support Justice-Engaged Youth Passes

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon and Representative Tim Hernández that would provide support for K-12 justice-engaged students by establishing a Student Bill of Rights, collecting graduation data, setting standards for credit transfers, and creating a hotline for legal and educational resources. HB24-1216 passed by a vote of 45-18.

Apr 30, 2024

Legislation to Improve Wildfire Mitigation in Rural Communities Passes House

The House today passed legislation to improve wildfire mitigation in rural communities

Apr 30, 2024

House Advances New School Finance Formula to Increase Equity in School Funding, Support Rural Districts

Bipartisan school funding updates drive more resources to support at-risk students, English Language Learners, special education students, and rural districts

Apr 30, 2024

Committee Passes Bill to Improve Public Transit, Meet Housing and Climate Goals

Legislation would improve transit system to help housing, reach climate goals

Apr 30, 2024

House Passes Bill to Support the Care Workforce

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Lorena Garcia that would create a state income tax credit for care workers to address the careworker workforce shortage. HB24-1312 passed by a vote of 46-18.

Apr 30, 2024

Bipartisan Velasco Bill to Improve Safety, Keep Traffic Flowing on Mountain Highways Passes

The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Elizabeth Velasco that would improve safety and keep traffic flowing on Colorado’s mountain highways. SB24-100 passed by a vote of 60-4.

Apr 29, 2024

Ortiz, Clifford Bill to Create State Office for Coloradans with Disabilities Passes House

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives David Ortiz and Chad Clifford that would create the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO). HB24-1360 passed by a vote of 51-12.

Apr 29, 2024

House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Boost Rural Economies, Support Farmers and Ranchers

The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens that would create jobs and boost rural economies. HB24-1001 passed by a vote of 59-5.

Apr 29, 2024

House Passes Gun Violence Prevention Bills to Improve Investigations of Illegal Firearm Activity and Prohibit Firearms in Sensitive Spaces

Legislation would prohibit firearms in key locations consistent with SCOTUS rulings, improve the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ability to address illegal firearm activity

Apr 29, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Governor, Democratic Leadership and Ozone Bill Sponsors Announce Agreement to Address Air Quality and Boost Transit

Governor Jared Polis, Democratic Legislative Leadership, lawmakers from both chambers, and a broad coalition of major environmental NGOs today announced an agreement with large operators in Colorado’s oil and gas industry on a new legislative package that makes 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.

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