DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate passed legislation that would provide low-income Colorado families with diaper essentials amid the pandemic as well as create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to lower the cost of pharmaceuticals.

DENVER, CO – Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved SB21-146 with bipartisan support – a bill sponsored by Senator Pete Lee, that would help former inmates reintegrate back into normal life by providing them with the resources necessary to find education and employment opportunities after serving their sentence.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate Education Committee unanimously passed two bipartisan bills aimed at helping students recover from pandemic-induced learning loss and bolstering financial literacy standards to facilitate a more robust education.

DENVER, CO - This morning, the Senate gave final approval to legislation that would expand and protect preventative health care in Colorado as well as create a Financial Empowerment Office to promote an equitable economic recovery.

DENVER, CO - Today, Senate Democrats advanced several stimulus bills through committees as well as the Senate floor.

DENVER, CO - Today Governor Jared Polis and legislative leaders unveiled a proposal to create a new, cabinet-level state agency focused on early childhood.

DENVER - This afternoon, Governor Jared Polis, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, Speaker Alec Garnett, Senator Faith Winter, and Representative Matt Gray, announced the introduction of a transportation package which will create a dynamic, 21st Century transportation system that will drive Colorado’s economic comeback, establish a sustainable funding source to improve Colorado roads, invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and expand multi-modal and transit options to reduce congestion and improve air quality.

DENVER, CO – This morning, the Senate passed legislation that will promote the development of affordable housing development and support the state’s educator workforce.

DENVER, CO - Senate Democrats remain in sync as they hope to work together to get many legislative proposals through committees this week.

DENVER, CO - This morning, the State Senate advanced five bipartisan stimulus bills that are a part of Colorado’s recovery package.

DENVER, CO - Yesterday, Senate Democrats introduced the final two Senate bills that are a part of Colorado’s recovery package. SB21-252, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg and Senator Minority Leader Chris Holbert, will provide $65 million to finance various projects across the state that are intended to create or revitalize mixed-use commercial centers. SB21-258, sponsored by Senators Joann Ginal and Bob Rankin, will dedicate nearly $30 million to issue forest restoration and wildfire risk mitigation grants for projects on federal lands.

DENVER, CO - Today, with strong bipartisan support, the Senate gave final approval for this year’s state budget, SB21-205. After the Joint Budget Committee convened a conference committee to review bill changes, the General Assembly entered ultimate concurrence.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate Local Government Committee approved SB21-229, a bill sponsored by Senators Jessie Danielson and Tammy Story, that directs $3 million to the Rural Jump Start Grant Program, which helps economically distressed communities – particularly communities that will be affected by the energy market’s transition away from coal to more renewable energy sources – attract new businesses and jobs.

DENVER, CO – During a press conference today, House and Senate lawmakers were joined by local advocates to unveil a package of three bills designed to curb the gun violence epidemic and respond to the Boulder King Soopers mass shooting.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate gave bipartisan approval for legislation sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields that aims to create more transparency and safety around prescribed opioids in Colorado. The bill, SB21-011, is a patient safety initiative that would increase the amount of opioid antagonist rescue medication available to at-risk patients in Colorado.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee passed two priority housing bills. HB21-1117 and HB21-1121, both sponsored by Senator Julie Gonzales, will restrict the power of landlords, empower tenants in eviction court, and promote the development of affordable housing.

DENVER, CO - Today, a bipartisan bill establishing the Front Range Passenger Rail District passed the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee on a vote of 6-1. Sponsored by Senate President Leroy Garcia and Senator Rachel Zenzinger, chair of the Transportation and Energy Committee, SB21-238 lays the groundwork for an interconnected, high-speed passenger system along the Front Range corridor.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Dominick Moreno that seeks to protect LGBTQ+ Coloradans from discrimination. HB21-1108, which passed with bipartisan support, would expand existing discrimination protections to include “gender expression” and “gender identity.” The bill would also revise the current definition of “sexual orientation” to be more comprehensive and inclusive.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate Health & Human Services Committee unanimously approved a bill to transfer $1 million to the Department of Human Services to expand the Colorado 2-1-1 collaborative to include necessary referrals for mental health services and other resources for Coloradans.

Denver, CO – Today, Governor Polis signed a bipartisan bill into law that would expand the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program. SB21-123, sponsored by Senator Joann Ginal and Representative Karen McCormick, seeks to increase access to affordable prescription drugs for Coloradans, as health care costs continue to rise throughout the country.