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Press Releases

Jan 19, 2024

House Democrats Reaffirm Ongoing Commitment to Abortion Rights in Colorado

DENVER, CO – House Democrats today passed a resolution, sponsored by Representatives Meg Froelich and Lorena Garcia, recognizing the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision and calling for the right to an abortion to be enshrined in the Colorado constitution.

Jan 10, 2024

House Democrats Introduce First Ten Bills

Legislation will save Coloradans money on health care, housing and prescription drugs, boost rural economies, protect workers, and improve wildfire mitigation efforts

Jan 10, 2024

Speaker McCluskie Delivers Opening Day Remarks

Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, today delivered opening remarks for the Second Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly.

Dec 22, 2023

Laws to Save Coloradans Money, Protect the Environment, and Reduce Emissions To Go Into Effect

Several new tax credits will go into effect on January 1, 2024 that will save Coloradans and businesses money on clean energy technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a healthier environment.

Dec 22, 2023

Municipal Campaign Finance Reform Law Goes Into Effect

A new law to cap financial contributions in municipal elections goes into effect on Jan 1, 2024.

Dec 21, 2023

Law to Support Retired Military Members and their Families Goes into Effect

A bipartisan law to support retired military members and their families will go into effect on January 1, 2024.

Dec 20, 2023

Stronger Colorado Consumer Protections Coming this January

On January 1, two new laws will go into effect to enhance language requirements for insurance information for non-English speakers and protect consumers from excessive fees on small loans.

Dec 20, 2023

New Right To Repair Agriculture Equipment Law Goes Into Effect

First-in-the-nation legislation to save farmers and ranchers money and time on costly agricultural equipment repairs goes into effect on January 1, 2024.

Dec 20, 2023

New Laws Making Colorado Safer Go Into Effect

A pair of new laws that will make life safer for Coloradans will go into effect on January 1, 2024.

Dec 20, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Forecast Shows Colorado Economy Remains on Solid Footing

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 December quarterly economic forecasts.

Dec 19, 2023

Laws to Create Jobs and Support Colorado Workers Go Into Effect

New laws to create jobs and support Colorado workers will go into effect on January 1, 2024.

Dec 19, 2023

New Laws to Improve Access to Housing, Support Renters Go Into Effect

Two laws to improve and secure access to housing will go into effect on Jan 1, 2024. HB23-1186 allows Coloradans to participate in eviction proceedings remotely, reducing the number of default evictions of tenants unable to participate in person. HB23-1184 expands property tax exemptions for nonprofit housing developers and helps increase Colorado’s affordable housing stock.

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