DENVER, CO - Today, Colorado legislators concluded their initial three-day meeting of the first regular session of the 73rd General Assembly. Throughout the three days, lawmakers passed a slate of necessary bills that make minor fixes to legislation from last year and improvements to existing law, which will provide immediate relief to many Coloradans.

DENVER, CO - On Wednesday, January 13, President Donald Trump announced his decision to award a permanent posting of the U.S. Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama – removing this prestigious military operation from its current home in Colorado Springs.

DENVER, CO - This afternoon, the Colorado Senate passed the following package of bills out of committee and approved them on second reading.

DENVER, CO – In reaction to the Governor's announcement regarding Colorado's Climate Roadmap, Senator Faith Winter and Representative Dominique Jackson released the following statement:

DENVER, CO - Today, the Colorado Senate passed three bills on third and final reading. All three pieces of legislation represent timely changes in policy necessary before the legislature begins a temporary recess in response to the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

DENVER, CO - Today, Colorado lawmakers kicked off the first regular session of the 73rd General Assembly –swearing in new members and considering three bills aimed at addressing timely policies before temporarily adjourning on Friday.

Denver, CO—Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia, Jr. (D) has been selected as the immediate past president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization serving the nation’s 7,383 state lawmakers and legislative staff.

DENVER – Senate President Leroy Garcia, House Speaker-designate Alec Garnett, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, and House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar today released the following joint statement condemning the violent assault on the US Capitol and attack on American Democracy:

Denver, CO – Today, Senate President Leroy Garcia received the first of two shots in the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Fire Station 2 in Pueblo. As a practicing paramedic, President Garcia is charged with providing frontline medical care to those in need, including patients potentially suffering from the coronavirus. He is among the first round of vaccine recipients in the state.

DENVER, CO – Today, Senate President Leroy Garcia released a statement following Congress’s approval of a bipartisan COVID stimulus bill.

“I am glad to hear that after months of deliberation, Congress was able to pass a stimulus package that will deliver some much-needed aid to Coloradans suffering under the impact of the pandemic.

DENVER, CO – House and Senate Democratic leadership today announced a plan for the beginning of the First Regular Session of the Seventy-third General Assembly.

The General Assembly will convene on January 13 and meet for as little time as is necessary to address urgent business and attend to certain constitutional and statutory obligations such as swearing in new members.

DENVER, CO – 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 economic forecasts, both of which project higher General Fund revenue compared to earlier estimates, but highlight continuing uncertainty and budgeting challenges ahead.

DENVER – Today, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, released the committee assignments for the 2021 legislative session – appointing five new Chairs and five new Vice Chairs to the ten Senate committees of reference.

Denver, CO – Today, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees approved several pieces of priority legislation that address Colorado’s current public health and economic crisis – focusing on helping students, supporting parents, and relieving businesses of burdensome sales tax liabilities.

DENVER - Governor Polis and Legislative Leadership today discussed the successful special legislative session and announced the passage of bipartisan legislation to provide COVID-19 relief.

“The bipartisan efforts achieved this week will help folks get through the challenging months ahead. I’m thrilled we are acting now as a state to improve internet access for students and educators…

Denver, CO – Today, on the second day of Colorado's Extraordinary Session, the Senate passed four critical pieces of priority legislation on Third Reading and final passage. These bills specifically address the urgent needs of small businesses and families – offering direct aid for housing, utility, and operational costs burdening those most affected by COVID-19.

DENVER, CO – The Colorado General Assembly will convene a special session on Monday, November 30 to pass bi-partisan COVID-19 relief legislation that will support small businesses, increase access to child care and food assistance, help Coloradans cover their housing and utility costs, and improve broadband options for students in need.

DENVER, CO – Following the Associated Press's projection that Joe Biden will win Pennsylvania and thus the Presidency, Senate leaders, President Leroy Garcia and Majority Leader Steve Fenberg released the following statements:

“With more people voting for Joe Biden than any other presidential candidate in history, this was a historically hard-fought victory….

Denver, CO – Today, following the 2020 General Election, the Colorado Senate Democrats held their biannual Leadership elections. The positions open for candidacy were President of the Senate, Majority Leader, President pro tem, Assistant Majority Leader, Majority Whip, Caucus Chair, as well as two Senate Joint Budget Committee seats.

Denver, CO – After record turnout across the state, Colorado voters have resoundingly approved Amendment B – winning by a margin of roughly 14 points. Amendment B repeals the Gallagher Amendment, which establishes a ratio between residential and non-residential property tax assessment rates. By repealing Gallagher…