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Press Releases

Apr 29, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Gov. Polis Signs Budget to Support K-12 Schools and Hardworking Families

2024-25 state budget includes significant investments to fully fund K-12 education, boost funding for higher education, behavioral health care services, support for those with disabilities and Colorado’s state parks

Apr 29, 2024

Legislation to Protect Streams, Rivers and Wetlands Passes House

Bill would reinstate and expand critical wetlands protections jeopardized by the Sackett v. EPA decision

Apr 29, 2024

House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Expand Behavioral Health Care and SUD Treatment

Bills would increase access to care for youth in foster care with complex behavioral health care needs and expand treatment options for Coloradans with substance use disorder (SUD)

Apr 26, 2024

House Passes Bill to Extend the Successful I Matter Program

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Manny Rutinel that would continue the first-of-its-kind I Matter youth mental health program. SB24-001 passed by a vote of 50 to 13, with the majority of Republicans voting against the bill.

Apr 26, 2024

Legislation to Reduce Competency Waitlist, Connect Coloradans to Mental Health Services Passes

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Javier Mabrey and Judy Amabile that would increase the success of eligible individuals referred from the criminal justice system by connecting them to an individualized care coordination plan in an effort to divert them from incarceration. HB24-1355 passed by a vote of 55-8.

Apr 26, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Boost K-12 Science Performance Passes House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to boost science instruction and performance in K-12 schools.

Apr 26, 2024

Bills to Support Colorado's Workforce, Higher Education Students Pass House

Bipartisan legislation includes the final round of funding for the Opportunity Now grant program and simplifying college credit transfers

Apr 26, 2024

Legislation to Save Older Coloradans $68 Million on Housing Passes

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Mike Weissman and Bob Marshall that would create a refundable tax credit for eligible seniors. HB24-1052 passed by a vote of 61-2.

Apr 25, 2024

Committee Passes Bill to Incentivize Economic Development in NW Colorado and Advance Mountain Passenger Rail

The House Finance Committee today passed legislation that would support both the realization of mountain passenger rail and economic diversification efforts in transitioning coal communities in Northwest Colorado. SB24-190 passed by a vote of 8-2.

Apr 25, 2024

House Passes Bills to Support Colorado’s Educators

Bills include the 2024 School Finance Act and educator safety

Apr 25, 2024

House Passes Bills to Create New, Strong Pathways for Students and Physician Assistants

The House today passed two bills aimed at building strong career pathways for students and Colorado’s health care workforce.

Apr 25, 2024

Bipartisan Lukens Bill to Improve Access to Safe Housing Passes

The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens to improve access to housing for survivors of domestic violence. HB24-1431 passed by a vote of 54-8.

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