Press Releases

Apr 11, 2024

Bipartisan McCluskie Bill to Boost Water Conservation Funding Passes Committee

The House Finance Committee today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie that would refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue to fund water conservation and protection projects.

Apr 11, 2024

House Leadership Statement on Member Leaving Firearm in Capitol Restroom

House Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, and House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, today released the following statement after Representative Don Wilson left his firearm unattended in a public restroom in the State Capitol.

Apr 11, 2024

New School Funding Formula Boosts Support for Colorado Students

Based on recommendations from the Public School Finance Task Force, the new formula will be more equitable and student-centered to drive more funding for at-risk, special education and English Language Learners

Apr 11, 2024

Lukens’ Bipartisan Parks Access Bill Passes House

The House today passed Representative Meghan Lukens’ bipartisan bill to improve access to Colorado's state parks and wildlife areas.

Apr 11, 2024

Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Mobile Home Park Residents Advances

The House today passed legislation on a preliminary vote to strengthen protections for Colorado’s mobile home park residents.

Apr 10, 2024

Bill to Improve Investigations of Illegal Firearm Activity Passes Committee

Legislation would improve the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ability to address illegal transfers, ghost guns, and investigations on tip line requests

Apr 10, 2024

Consumer Protections for Event Tickets Passes Committee

The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedt and Alex Valdez that would strengthen consumer protections for ticket sales for activities like concerts and sporting events. HB24-1378 passed by a vote of 8-1.

Apr 10, 2024

Young’s Bill to Increase Care for Foster Children and Youth Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to improve kinship care options for foster children and youth in Colorado.

Apr 10, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mountain Highway Safety, Ease Traffic Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government today passed legislation to improve safety and traffic flow on Colorado’s mountain highways.

Apr 10, 2024

Democrats Unveil Bill to Improve Transit, Meet Housing and Climate Goals

Legislation would improve transit system to help housing, climate goals

Apr 9, 2024

Lukens Bill to Improve Access to Safe Housing Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens to improve access to housing for survivors of domestic violence. The bill passed by a vote of 8-4.

Apr 9, 2024

Press Releases

Bipartisan McCluskie Bill to Boost Water Conservation Funding Passes Committee

The House Finance Committee today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie that would refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue to fund water conservation and protection projects.

House Leadership Statement on Member Leaving Firearm in Capitol Restroom

House Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, and House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, today released the following statement after Representative Don Wilson left his firearm unattended in a public restroom in the State Capitol.

New School Funding Formula Boosts Support for Colorado Students

Based on recommendations from the Public School Finance Task Force, the new formula will be more equitable and student-centered to drive more funding for at-risk, special education and English Language Learners

Lukens’ Bipartisan Parks Access Bill Passes House

The House today passed Representative Meghan Lukens’ bipartisan bill to improve access to Colorado's state parks and wildlife areas.

Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Mobile Home Park Residents Advances

The House today passed legislation on a preliminary vote to strengthen protections for Colorado’s mobile home park residents.

Bill to Improve Investigations of Illegal Firearm Activity Passes Committee

Legislation would improve the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ability to address illegal transfers, ghost guns, and investigations on tip line requests

Consumer Protections for Event Tickets Passes Committee

The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedt and Alex Valdez that would strengthen consumer protections for ticket sales for activities like concerts and sporting events. HB24-1378 passed by a vote of 8-1.

Young’s Bill to Increase Care for Foster Children and Youth Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to improve kinship care options for foster children and youth in Colorado.

Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mountain Highway Safety, Ease Traffic Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government today passed legislation to improve safety and traffic flow on Colorado’s mountain highways.

Democrats Unveil Bill to Improve Transit, Meet Housing and Climate Goals

Legislation would improve transit system to help housing, climate goals

Lukens Bill to Improve Access to Safe Housing Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens to improve access to housing for survivors of domestic violence. The bill passed by a vote of 8-4.

Legislation to Boost Dental Care in Colorado Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed legislation to attract dentists and dental hygienists to Colorado.