DENVER, CO - After knocking the state budget out of the park last week, Senate Democrats hope to hit more home runs with their legislative proposals this week.

DENVER, CO - Today, Senate President Leroy Garcia introduced his bipartisan legislation to implement one of the most expansive public transportation plans in Colorado history. SB21-238 would lay the groundwork for an interconnected, high-speed passenger rail system spanning from Trinidad to the Wyoming border – allowing residents all along the Front Range to travel more efficiently and effectively.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate passed this year’s ‘Long Bill’ as well as a series of companion bills that comprise the totality of Colorado’s state budget. After a tumultuous economic year, the 2021-2022 state budget reflects Colorado’s continued fiscal improvement as well as the legislature’s commitment to build back stronger.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Chris Kolker that would provide a lifeline for Coloradans experiencing a mental health crisis.

DENVER, CO – House and Senate leadership today introduced eight state stimulus bills to support the restaurant and events industries, provide youth mental health screenings, assist child care businesses and boost Colorado agriculture. The bills are part of the legislature’s Colorado Recovery Plan.

DENVER, CO - This morning, the ‘Long Bill’ as well as a series of companion bills that comprise the totality of Colorado’s state budget were introduced in the Senate. After a tumultuous economic year, the 2021-2022 state budget reflects Colorado’s continued fiscal improvement as well as the legislature’s commitment to build back stronger.

DENVER, CO – This afternoon, the General Assembly introduced one of their first rounds of stimulus bills in the House and Senate. These are the first of many policies aimed at Colorado’s recovery, focusing on school investment, rural support, utility aid and job creation.

Denver, CO – Today, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields that seeks to address health disparities and enhance equity in underrepresented communities across Colorado.

DENVER, CO - Today, a bill sponsored by Senator Rachel Zenzinger was approved with bipartisan support from the Senate Education Committee. SB21-185 would help reduce the teacher shortage in Colorado by empowering local leaders to recruit subject matter experts into the educator workforce, supporting the development of a workforce that more closely reflects the diversity of Colorado’s students, and expanding pathways into the profession.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate passed SB21-142, a bill sponsored by Senators Brittany Pettersen and Kerry Donovan that would allow sexual violence survivors on Medicaid to access all reproductive care options closer to home by removing restrictions on the types of buildings where care is covered as well as physician requirement barriers.

DENVER, CO - As the legislative season continues, there are many priority bills that are hoping to score in committee this week.

Denver, CO -- Today, the Senate approved two pieces of legislation that would direct the Department of Education to prioritize filling in student learning gaps caused by the pandemic as well as make necessary improvements to Colorado’s juvenile detention system.

DENVER, CO – Last night, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved two pieces of legislation that would permanently protect preventative health benefits covered by insurance carriers, and expand access to vital care.

DENVER, CO - This afternoon, the Senate Health & Human Services Committee passed SB21-142, a bill sponsored by Senator Brittany Pettersen and Senate President Pro Temp Kerry Donovan that would allow sexual violence survivors on Medicaid to access all reproductive care options closer to home by removing restrictions on the types of buildings where certain care is covered and removing the physician requirement barriers.

DENVER, CO -- Today, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Jessie Danielson and Senator Brittany Pettersen that would expand access to healthcare for seniors throughout Colorado.

DENVER, CO - This afternoon, Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee gave initial approval to SB21-148, a bill sponsored by Senator Julie Gonzales that would create the Financial Empowerment Office in the Department of Law.

DENVER, CO – Following the mass shooting at a King Soopers in Boulder's Table Mesa neighborhood, senators from the community released the subsequent statement.

DENVER, CO - As the Senate calendar continues to grow, several legislative priorities hope to blossom in committee this week.

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 March economic forecasts, both of which project higher General Fund revenue compared to earlier estimates, but warn of likely budgeting challenges in years to come, as structural deficits remain and the potential for TABOR refunds re-emerge.

DENVER, CO - This afternoon, the Senate Education Committee gave bipartisan approval for HB21-1164, a bill sponsored by Education Committee Chair, Senator Rachel Zenzinger and Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, with the goal of securing adequate funding for K-12 education.