Press Releases

Nov 18, 2023

House Passes Bill to Put $185M Back into the Pockets of Hardworking Coloradans

The House today passed legislation to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Coloradans by increasing the state Earned Income Tax Credit for tax year 2023. The bill passed the House by a vote of 39-20.

Nov 18, 2023

House Passes Snyder Bill to Jumpstart Long-Term Property Tax Solutions

The legislation would create a commission to identify long-term solutions to rising property taxes

Nov 17, 2023

Higher Tax Credits Coming Soon for Hardworking Coloradans

The House Finance Committee today passed legislation to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Coloradans by increasing the state Earned Income Tax Credit for tax year 2023. The bill passed committee by a vote of 7-4.

Nov 17, 2023

House Committee Passes Bill to Reduce Evictions, Keep Coloradans Housed

Legislation would increase rental assistance to $65 million, nearly doubling current level

Nov 9, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Legislative Leadership Statements on Call for Special Session

Legislative leaders in the House and Senate released statements following Governor Polis’ call for a special session to address property tax relief for Coloradans:

Nov 1, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Water Resources Committee Advances Bills to Preserve Water Resources, Support Green Infrastructure

Policies would restrict grass turf in new developments, study green infrastructure feasibility, and legalize raw milk

Nov 1, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Leadership on Governor’s Budget Proposal

Nov 1, 2023

Wildfire Matters Review Committee Advances Bills to Better Prepare Colorado for Wildfires

The Wildfire Matters Review Committee today advanced five bills to improve wildfire mitigation, bolster the forestry workforce, and increase wildfire awareness.

Oct 31, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Bills to Save Seniors Money on Housing, Expand Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Advance

The Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force today advanced bills to extend the senior housing income tax credit, exempt modular homes from sales and use taxes, and expand the wildfire mitigation tax credit and the health preceptor tax credit.

Oct 30, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Opioid Committee Advances Bills to Save Lives and Prevent Overdose Deaths

Policies would increase prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery efforts to address the opioid crisis

Oct 30, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Interim Committees Pass Legislation to Address Educator Shortage, Simplify Small Business Tax Collection

Two interim committees passed legislation to address Colorado’s educator shortage and encourage uniform tax collections yesterday.

Oct 26, 2023

JOINT RELEASE: Interim Committee Passes Bipartisan Bills to Support Children and Youth in Foster Care

Legislation includes designated support for youth with complex behavioral health care needs, system accountability tools and improved access to services for non-english speakers

Press Releases

House Passes Bill to Put $185M Back into the Pockets of Hardworking Coloradans

The House today passed legislation to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Coloradans by increasing the state Earned Income Tax Credit for tax year 2023. The bill passed the House by a vote of 39-20.

House Passes Snyder Bill to Jumpstart Long-Term Property Tax Solutions

The legislation would create a commission to identify long-term solutions to rising property taxes

Higher Tax Credits Coming Soon for Hardworking Coloradans

The House Finance Committee today passed legislation to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Coloradans by increasing the state Earned Income Tax Credit for tax year 2023. The bill passed committee by a vote of 7-4.

House Committee Passes Bill to Reduce Evictions, Keep Coloradans Housed

Legislation would increase rental assistance to $65 million, nearly doubling current level

JOINT RELEASE: Legislative Leadership Statements on Call for Special Session

Legislative leaders in the House and Senate released statements following Governor Polis’ call for a special session to address property tax relief for Coloradans:

JOINT RELEASE: Water Resources Committee Advances Bills to Preserve Water Resources, Support Green Infrastructure

Policies would restrict grass turf in new developments, study green infrastructure feasibility, and legalize raw milk

JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Leadership on Governor’s Budget Proposal

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Wildfire Matters Review Committee Advances Bills to Better Prepare Colorado for Wildfires

The Wildfire Matters Review Committee today advanced five bills to improve wildfire mitigation, bolster the forestry workforce, and increase wildfire awareness.

JOINT RELEASE: Bills to Save Seniors Money on Housing, Expand Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Advance

The Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force today advanced bills to extend the senior housing income tax credit, exempt modular homes from sales and use taxes, and expand the wildfire mitigation tax credit and the health preceptor tax credit.

JOINT RELEASE: Opioid Committee Advances Bills to Save Lives and Prevent Overdose Deaths

Policies would increase prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery efforts to address the opioid crisis

JOINT RELEASE: Interim Committees Pass Legislation to Address Educator Shortage, Simplify Small Business Tax Collection

Two interim committees passed legislation to address Colorado’s educator shortage and encourage uniform tax collections yesterday.

JOINT RELEASE: Interim Committee Passes Bipartisan Bills to Support Children and Youth in Foster Care

Legislation includes designated support for youth with complex behavioral health care needs, system accountability tools and improved access to services for non-english speakers