Press Releases

Mar 15, 2024

SIGNED! Bipartisan Water Conservation in Landscaping Bill Becomes Law

Governor Polis today signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, and Reps. Karen McCormick, D-Longmont and Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango that will more efficiently conserve water by prohibiting the use of water intensive non-native turf grass on seldom used areas.

Mar 15, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Forecast Shows Strong Economy, Constrained State Budget

Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the March quarterly economic forecasts:

Mar 15, 2024

JOINT RELEASE: Lawmakers Urge Congress to Fund Water Infrastructure Improvements for Tribes

As recommended by the Colorado River Drought Task Force, lawmakers call on Congress to fund overdue water infrastructure improvements depended upon by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Mar 13, 2024

Legislation to Reduce Gun Thefts from Vehicles Passes Committee

Legislation would promote responsible gun ownership, safe storage of firearms in vehicles

Mar 13, 2024

Dems Defeat Bill to Roll Back Colorado’s Climate Goals

Climate change denial legislation would have jeopardized Colorado’s environment

Mar 12, 2024

Legislation to Reduce Maternal Mortality, Address Disparity of Care for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Lorena Garcia and Iman Jodeh to improve maternal health care in Colorado. HB24-1262 includes modifying the midwife licensure process and creating a new professional title, collecting more data on mistreatment during the perinatal period, and requiring advance notice to a patient when a facility reduces or ends maternal health care services. The bill passed by a vote of 11-0.

Mar 12, 2024

Prescription Label Accessibility for Blind Coloradans Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed legislation to make prescription drug labels more accessible to blind or vision and print-impaired Coloradans. HB24-1115 passed unanimously by a vote of 11-0.

Mar 12, 2024

Titone’s Right to Repair Electronic Equipment Bill Passes House

The House today passed legislation to save consumers money and combat electronic waste.

Mar 11, 2024

Hamrick Bill Improves DMV Process, Allows Electronic Communications

The House Finance Committee today passed legislation that would allow notifications for vehicle registration, license plate renewals, and other motor vehicle transactions to be sent electronically. HB24-1089 passed unanimously by a vote of 11-0.

Mar 11, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Health Care Access Passes House

Legislation would limit insurer-required prior authorization, improve health care transparency and remove barriers to accessing care

Mar 11, 2024

House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Encourage Healthy Social Media Use Among Youth

The House today passed legislation that would encourage healthy social media usage among youth under 18.

Mar 11, 2024

Press Releases

SIGNED! Bipartisan Water Conservation in Landscaping Bill Becomes Law

Governor Polis today signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, and Reps. Karen McCormick, D-Longmont and Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango that will more efficiently conserve water by prohibiting the use of water intensive non-native turf grass on seldom used areas.

JOINT RELEASE: Forecast Shows Strong Economy, Constrained State Budget

Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the March quarterly economic forecasts:

JOINT RELEASE: Lawmakers Urge Congress to Fund Water Infrastructure Improvements for Tribes

As recommended by the Colorado River Drought Task Force, lawmakers call on Congress to fund overdue water infrastructure improvements depended upon by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Legislation to Reduce Gun Thefts from Vehicles Passes Committee

Legislation would promote responsible gun ownership, safe storage of firearms in vehicles

Dems Defeat Bill to Roll Back Colorado’s Climate Goals

Climate change denial legislation would have jeopardized Colorado’s environment

Legislation to Reduce Maternal Mortality, Address Disparity of Care for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Passes Committee

Prescription Label Accessibility for Blind Coloradans Passes Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed legislation to make prescription drug labels more accessible to blind or vision and print-impaired Coloradans. HB24-1115 passed unanimously by a vote of 11-0.

Titone’s Right to Repair Electronic Equipment Bill Passes House

The House today passed legislation to save consumers money and combat electronic waste.

Hamrick Bill Improves DMV Process, Allows Electronic Communications

The House Finance Committee today passed legislation that would allow notifications for vehicle registration, license plate renewals, and other motor vehicle transactions to be sent electronically. HB24-1089 passed unanimously by a vote of 11-0.

Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Health Care Access Passes House

Legislation would limit insurer-required prior authorization, improve health care transparency and remove barriers to accessing care

House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Encourage Healthy Social Media Use Among Youth

The House today passed legislation that would encourage healthy social media usage among youth under 18.

House Passes Bill to Prevent Price Gouging on Rent After a Disaster

The House today passed legislation that would prevent excessive increases in rent in the wake of a disaster. HB24-1259 passed by a vote of 43-18.