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Press Releases

Feb 13, 2024

Corner Qualifications Bill Passes Committee

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed Representative Vigil’s legislation to require county coroners to have certain qualifications and training.

Feb 13, 2024

Bipartisan Bill to Boost Affordable Workforce Housing Passes Committee

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

Feb 13, 2024

House Approves Legislation to Bar the Use of “Excited Delirium”

The House today passed legislation to prohibit the term “excited delirium” from being used in law enforcement and other first responder training or incident reports, or listed as a cause of death on a death certificate. HB24-1103 passed by a vote of 42-19.

Feb 12, 2024

Martinez Bill to Boost Public Safety Passes House

The House today passed legislation to boost public safety by streamlining the process for properly trained armed forces members to become peace officers.

Feb 12, 2024

Legislation to Keep Coloradans Safe During Wildfire Evacuations Passes Committee

The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today to protect Coloradans from wildfires.

Feb 12, 2024

Ballot Accessibility for Candidates with Disabilities Passes the House

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to improve representation in government by ensuring candidates with disabilities have access to the ballot. HB24-1067, championed by Representative David Ortiz, would address barriers those with a disability face when participating in the political process, including lack of virtual options. The bill passed by a vote of 64-0.

Feb 12, 2024

House Passes Bill to Secure Death Benefits for Surviving Spouses

The House today passed legislation to ensure that surviving spouses will receive lifetime death benefits if their spouse is killed on the job.

Feb 9, 2024

Bill of Rights for Foster Youth Passes House

HB24-1017 would establish critical statutory rights for foster youth, including freedom from discrimination, harassment and access to basic care

Feb 9, 2024

McCormick Legislation to Increase Access to Veterinary Care Advances in House

The House today passed legislation on a preliminary vote to increase access to veterinary care, especially in rural and underserved Colorado communities

Feb 9, 2024

House Passes Bill to Make Housing More Affordable

Legislation would help alleviate housing crisis across Colorado

Feb 8, 2024

Wage Theft Prevention Passes House Committee

The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed legislation to combat wage theft and boost the economic security of workers in the construction industry, ensuring construction workers receive pay for their work.

Feb 8, 2024

Bill to Raise Awareness of Veterans Resources Passes Committee

The House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed legislation to increase awareness of services, resources, and benefits for veterans. The bill passed in committee by a vote of 7-3.

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