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Press Releases

May 8, 2026

SIGNED! FY 2026-2027 Budget

Lawmakers protect K-12 education, universal preschool, and core health care services while making difficult cuts to balance the budget

May 7, 2026

House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reform Competency Laws, Improve Public Safety

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to reform Colorado’s competency laws, increase access to treatment and improve public safety. SB26-149, also sponsored by Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell, unanimously passed by a vote of 64-0.

May 7, 2026

Bacon Bill to Prevent Discrimination in Schools Passes

The House today passed a bill, sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, that aims to prevent discrimination in public schools based on disability, race, sexual orientation and other protected classes.

May 7, 2026

Bipartisan Bill to Safeguard K-12 Education, Healthcare Funding from Initiative 175 Cuts Passes House

The House today passed legislation with bipartisan support to protect funding for core services, like K-12 education and healthcare, if Initiative 175 is approved in the November election. HB26-1430, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker and Rep. Emily Sirota, passed by a vote of 42-22.

May 7, 2026

Bill to Allow Plug-In Solar Panels Signed Into Law

HB26-1007 saves Coloradans money on their energy bills by expanding access to cost-saving solar

May 7, 2026

Gilchrist, Brown Bill to Protect Children at ABA Facilities and Reduce Fraud Passes House

Legislation would create necessary professional licensure for ABA providers and facilities to reduce fraud and improve safety, reporting and accountability

May 7, 2026

Bill to Safeguard Constitutional Rights Passes House

The House today passed legislation to safeguard constitutional rights for all Coloradans.

May 6, 2026

House Passes Bill to Save Small Businesses Money on Swipe Fees

The House today passed legislation to eliminate “swipe fees” to save small businesses money. SB26-134, sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie and Majority Leader Monica Duran, passed by a vote of 44-20.

May 6, 2026

Legislation to Create More Affordable Home Ownership Opportunities Signed Into Law

SB26-040 will modernize the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program to better meet families’ needs

May 6, 2026

Rydin, Paschal Bill to Combat Rideshare Discrimination Passes House

The House today passed legislation, sponsored by Representatives Gretchen Rydin and Amy Paschal, to prevent discrimination by transportation network companies (TNCs) against riders with a disability.

May 5, 2026

Bill to Safeguard K-12 Education, Healthcare Funding from Initiative 175 Cuts Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing and Local Government Committee today passed legislation to protect funding for core services, like K-12 education and healthcare, if Initiative 175 is approved in the November election. HB26-1430, sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker and Rep. Emily Sirota, passed by a vote of 9-4.

May 5, 2026

House Passes Bill to Protect Open Spaces

The House today passed HB26-1230, which would extend conservation efforts to support rural economies and protect open spaces. HB26-1230 passed by a vote of 58-7.

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