Press Releases

Feb 23, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Boost Affordable Workforce Housing Advances

Legislation would allow counties to boost access to housing, child care, and behavioral health

Feb 23, 2024

House Advances Hamrick’s Bipartisan Bill to Boost Educator Workforce

The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote to boost Colorado’s education workforce.

Feb 22, 2024

Bill to Save Employee-Owned Businesses Money Passes Committee

The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed legislation that would create a refundable state income tax credit to support employee-owned businesses. HB24-1157 would also make the Employee Ownership Office a permanent resource for small businesses as they transition into employee-owned businesses. The bill passed by a vote of 9-2.

Feb 22, 2024

House Education Committee Passes Bill to Boost Behavioral Health Professionals In Schools

The House Education Committee today passed legislation to boost behavioral health professionals in schools.

Feb 21, 2024

Story, Parenti Bill to Strengthen Government Ethics Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to strengthen accountability for public officials and employees in Colorado school districts and special districts. HB24-1073 passed by a vote of 8-3.

Feb 21, 2024

Removing Bail Eligibility for First-Degree Murder Cases Passes Committee

Legislation would refer a constitutional amendment to voters on the November 2024 ballot to remove bail eligibility for people accused of first-degree murder

Feb 21, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Health Care Access Passes Committee

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

Feb 21, 2024

Bill to Address Rising Property Insurance Rates in Rural, Mountain Communities Passes Committee

The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee today passed legislation to help uncover root causes of rising property insurance for HOAs, timeshares and condo owners in rural and mountain towns

Feb 20, 2024

Bill to Preserve Housing Coloradans Can Afford Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing, & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to give local governments the right of first refusal and right of first offer to preserve Colorado’s affordable housing opportunities.

Feb 20, 2024

Bills to Improve Consumer Protections Pass House

Legislation protects consumers from health insurer insolvency and adds biometric data protections to the Colorado Privacy Act

Feb 20, 2024

Legislation to Protect Youth in Sports Passed Committee

The House Health and Human Services Committee 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.

Feb 20, 2024

Press Releases

Bipartisan Bill to Boost Affordable Workforce Housing Advances

Legislation would allow counties to boost access to housing, child care, and behavioral health

House Advances Hamrick’s Bipartisan Bill to Boost Educator Workforce

The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote to boost Colorado’s education workforce.

Bill to Save Employee-Owned Businesses Money Passes Committee

House Education Committee Passes Bill to Boost Behavioral Health Professionals In Schools

The House Education Committee today passed legislation to boost behavioral health professionals in schools.

Story, Parenti Bill to Strengthen Government Ethics Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to strengthen accountability for public officials and employees in Colorado school districts and special districts. HB24-1073 passed by a vote of 8-3.

Removing Bail Eligibility for First-Degree Murder Cases Passes Committee

Legislation would refer a constitutional amendment to voters on the November 2024 ballot to remove bail eligibility for people accused of first-degree murder

Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Health Care Access Passes Committee

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

Bill to Address Rising Property Insurance Rates in Rural, Mountain Communities Passes Committee

The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee today passed legislation to help uncover root causes of rising property insurance for HOAs, timeshares and condo owners in rural and mountain towns

Bill to Preserve Housing Coloradans Can Afford Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing, & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to give local governments the right of first refusal and right of first offer to preserve Colorado’s affordable housing opportunities.

Bills to Improve Consumer Protections Pass House

Legislation protects consumers from health insurer insolvency and adds biometric data protections to the Colorado Privacy Act

Legislation to Protect Youth in Sports Passed Committee

The House Health and Human Services Committee 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.

Bill to Improve Access to Outdoor Recreation Areas Passes Committee

Legislation would update the Colorado Recreational Use Statute to improve public access and protect landowners