DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate approved legislation to promote liberty and equal justice under the law by enacting pretrial reform. SB21-273, sponsored by Senators Pete Lee and Dominick Moreno, works to curb detainment for low-level offenses – addressing perpetual cycles of abuse and mistreatment of vulnerable populations.

DENVER, CO – Today the Senate passed the Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights Act (POWR Act) with bipartisan support. The bill would provide necessary anti-discrimination protections for workers throughout Colorado, as well as make updates to the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) in an effort to protect more workers from sexual harassment and discrimination, hold bad actors accountable, enhance equity in the workplace, and deter predatory actions from happening in the future.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate advanced two stimulus bills through committees that are part of Colorado’s recovery package.

DENVER, CO - Last night, the Senate Finance Committee approved a pair of bills working to reform our tax code by supporting families and local businesses; investing more in education, public health, and other basic state services; and closing regressive special interest tax loopholes.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Rodriguez that seeks to protect Coloradans’ private information that big data companies use for profit without the consumers’ knowledge.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate passed HB21-1232: Standardized Health Benefit Plan Colorado Option. This bold piece of policy, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Kerry Donovan, will not only make health care more affordable, but improve overall accessibility, equity, and coverage.

DENVER, CO - Last night, the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs committee approved three landmark firearm safety bills, seeking to address the issue of gun violence with a root-cause, multi-pronged approach.

DENVER, CO - Last night, the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee approved two critical bills seeking to reform law enforcement practices and unjust judicial processes in Colorado.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Local Government Committee approved a bill sponsored by Senator Janet Buckner and Senator Sonya Jaquez-Lewis that seeks to support creative arts industries throughout Colorado following the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is part of the Colorado Recovery Plan.

DENVER, CO – Today, Senate committees gave broad bipartisan approval to two pieces of legislation that will increase broadband access for Coloradans as well as assist communities transitioning from coal. These bills are part of the Colorado Recovery Plan.

DENVER, CO - Today, the State Senate passed two agricultural stimulus bills that are a part of Colorado’s recovery package, advancing them to the House for final consideration.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the state legislature may allow school districts to recover millions of dollars in lost revenue due to erroneous guidance regarding Colorado’s property tax system.

DENVER, CO - This week, Senate Democrats are cool as ice as many of their legislative priorities get their shot in committee this week.

DENVER, CO - Today, Senate President Leroy Garcia introduced Senate Resolution 21-006 to formally appoint Cole Wist to the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission, a constitutionally created independent commission charged with upholding ethics in Colorado government. The Senate voted 34-1 to approve the President's appointment.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis joined legislative leadership, members of the Joint Budget Committee, and members of Colorado’s federal delegation and State Treasurer Dave Young to announce how the state will use federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to power the Colorado Comeback.

DENVER, CO - Today, the Senate approved several priority bills that would improve tenant rights, expand affordable housing development, support community revitalization, and enhance broadband access.

DENVER, CO - Last night, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation to promote liberty and equal justice under the law by enacting pretrial reform. SB21-273, sponsored by Senators Pete Lee and Dominick Moreno, works to curb detainment for low-level offenses – addressing perpetual cycles of abuse and mistreatment of vulnerable populations.

DENVER, CO - Today, the State Senate gave final approval to a groundbreaking agricultural workers’ rights bill that will modernize the industry, promote equity, and establish fair treatment standards by extending basic labor rights to agricultural workers.

DENVER, CO - This evening, the Senate Health & Human Services Committee passed HB21-1232 with strong support after hours of testimony. The bill, sponsored by Senate President Pro Temp Kerry Donovan, seeks to make health insurance coverage more affordable and more accessible, provide relief for small businesses, improve health equity, and maintain protections for rural & critical access hospitals.

DENVER, CO - Today, the State Senate passed four stimulus bills with broad bipartisan support that are a part of Colorado’s recovery package, advancing them to the House for final consideration.