Press Releases

Apr 25, 2024

House Passes Bill to Continue Wildfire Prevention Awareness

The House today passed legislation to expand wildfire prevention efforts through community education. HB24-1024, sponsored by Representatives Tammy Story and Elizabeth Velasco, passed by a vote of 49-13.

Apr 24, 2024

House Approves Bill to Improve Airport Accessibility for Coloradans with Disabilities

The House today passed legislation to improve accessibility at Colorado’s airports by increasing the number of accessible restrooms and walkways, including the voices of Coloradans with disabilities when redesigning large hub airports, and requiring reporting for non-compliance. HB24-1452, sponsored by Representative David Ortiz and Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, passed by a vote of 43-18.

Apr 24, 2024

House Advances Legislation to Increase Penalties for Child Labor Violations

Bill would increase financial penalties for businesses that violate the law, incentivize reporting and improve transparency

Apr 23, 2024

Committee Passes Bill to Establish Passenger Rail for Colorado

Legislation creates dedicated funding to leverage historic federal investment from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for reliable, safe, and convenient transit and passenger rail in Colorado

Apr 23, 2024

Bills to Prevent Syphilis, Improve Support for Coloradans with Sickle Cell Disease Pass Committee

HB24-1456 works in tandem with the statewide public health order to combat congenital syphilis and SB24-042 creates more resources for those living sickle cell disease

Apr 23, 2024

Legislation to Combat Predatory Towing, Ramp Up Consumer Protections Moves Forward

HB24-1051 would prohibit towing companies from patrolling parking residential lots

Apr 22, 2024

Lt. Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill To Save Lives, Prevent Youth Overdose Deaths

Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation into law that will prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings.

Apr 22, 2024

Expanded Protections Under CROWN Act Passes Committee

The House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Leslie Herod and Naquetta Ricks that would expand hairstyle discrimination protections under the CROWN Act of 2020 to include hair length. HB24-1451 passed by a vote of 7-3.

Apr 22, 2024

House Passes Bill to Increase Federal Funds for Nutrition and Housing Support

The House passed legislation today to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid.

Apr 22, 2024

McCluskie’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Colorado Water, Combat Drought Passes Committee

The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado’s water supply.

Apr 22, 2024

House Passes Bill to Address Long-Standing Environmental Injustices in Colorado

Bill carries out recommendations from the Environmental Justice Action Task Force

Apr 21, 2024

Press Releases

House Passes Bill to Continue Wildfire Prevention Awareness

The House today passed legislation to expand wildfire prevention efforts through community education. HB24-1024, sponsored by Representatives Tammy Story and Elizabeth Velasco, passed by a vote of 49-13.

House Approves Bill to Improve Airport Accessibility for Coloradans with Disabilities

House Advances Legislation to Increase Penalties for Child Labor Violations

Bill would increase financial penalties for businesses that violate the law, incentivize reporting and improve transparency

Committee Passes Bill to Establish Passenger Rail for Colorado

Legislation creates dedicated funding to leverage historic federal investment from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for reliable, safe, and convenient transit and passenger rail in Colorado

Bills to Prevent Syphilis, Improve Support for Coloradans with Sickle Cell Disease Pass Committee

HB24-1456 works in tandem with the statewide public health order to combat congenital syphilis and SB24-042 creates more resources for those living sickle cell disease

Legislation to Combat Predatory Towing, Ramp Up Consumer Protections Moves Forward

HB24-1051 would prohibit towing companies from patrolling parking residential lots

Lt. Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill To Save Lives, Prevent Youth Overdose Deaths

Expanded Protections Under CROWN Act Passes Committee

The House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Leslie Herod and Naquetta Ricks that would expand hairstyle discrimination protections under the CROWN Act of 2020 to include hair length. HB24-1451 passed by a vote of 7-3.

House Passes Bill to Increase Federal Funds for Nutrition and Housing Support

The House passed legislation today to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid.

McCluskie’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Colorado Water, Combat Drought Passes Committee

The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado’s water supply.

House Passes Bill to Address Long-Standing Environmental Injustices in Colorado

Bill carries out recommendations from the Environmental Justice Action Task Force

Bill to Bolster Crime Victim Support, Behavioral Health Programs Passes House

New funds would go to crime victims grant programs, public safety grants, and behavioral health services