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Press Releases

Feb 29, 2024

Bill to Save Lives, Prevent Youth Overdose Deaths Passes House

The House today passed legislation by a vote of 50 to 12 to prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young, would make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings.

Feb 29, 2024

Legislation to Create the Chicana/o License Plate Passes Committee

The House Finance Committee today passed legislation to create a Chicana/o license plate. HB24-1105 passed by a vote of 9-2.

Feb 29, 2024

Governor Polis, State Legislators & Educators Celebrate Historic Education Funding

Fully funding Colorado schools for the first time since 2009, fulfilling promise to voters while supporting Colorado students and teachers

Feb 28, 2024

Jodeh, Bacon Bill to Protect Homeowners in Metro Districts Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed a bill that would create clear policies and procedures for metropolitan districts to abide by, improving accountability and consistency when enforcing their policies on homeowners. HB24-1267 unanimously passed by a vote of 10-0.

Feb 28, 2024

Ricks Bill to Increase Price Transparency Passes Committee

The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed a bill sponsored by Representative Naquetta Ricks that would require companies to post the full price of a product, good, or service, including any mandatory fees, to improve price transparency for Colorado consumers. HB24-1151 passed by a vote of 7-3.

Feb 28, 2024

Bill to Create Northern Colorado Medical School and to Boost Health Care Training Passes Committee

Legislation would stand up health care programs at higher education institutions in Greeley, Fort Collins, Denver and Trinidad

Feb 28, 2024

House Passes Bills to Support Colorado Schools

The House today passed two bills to support Colorado schools. HB24-1096, passed by a vote of 59-2 and would create an interstate compact for school psychologists.

Feb 27, 2024

Committee Passes ADU Bill to Save Coloradans Money on Housing

Legislation would increase housing options Coloradans can afford to help meet demand

Feb 27, 2024

Bills to Prevent Price Gouging on Rent After a Disaster, Reduce Evictions Pass Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed two bills that would prevent excessive increases in rent in the wake of a disaster and reduce evictions by saving Colorado renters money on filing fees during eviction proceedings.

Feb 27, 2024

Bills to Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Drugs, Prevent Violence Against Health Care Workers Pass Committee

The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed two bills to improve health care in Colorado.

Feb 26, 2024

House Passes Legislation to Protect Youth in Sports

The House today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Jennifer Parenti and Jenny Willford to better protect youth and keep them safe when participating in private organized sports. HB24-1080 passed by a vote of 45-16.

Feb 26, 2024

Landscaping Water Conservation Bill Clears House Committee

The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today passed legislation to efficiently conserve water by prohibiting nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on certain property areas.

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