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SIGNED! Colorado Comeback Bill to Support Domestic Violence Victims Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed a Colorado Comeback bill into law that aims to support victims of domestic violence.
SIGNED! Critical Gun Safety Measure to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the governor signed a critical gun safety measure into law that seeks to protect victims of domestic abuse.
SIGNED! Bill to Further Strengthen Colorado’s Gold-Standard Voting System Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the governor signed a critical piece of elections and voting legislation into law that upholds and makes improvements to Colorado’s gold-standard voting system by strengthening certain aspects of our election laws.
Jefferson County Senators Respond to Arvada Shooting, Death of Officer Gordon Beesley
DENVER, CO – In response to yesterday's tragic shooting in Arvada which resulted in the death of an Arvada police officer as well as one other un-named individual, Senators who represent Jefferson County, including Senator Rachel Zenzinger (D-Arvada), Senator Jessie Danielson (D-Wheat Ridge), Senator Brittany Pettersen (D-Lakewood), and Senator Tammy Story (D-Evergreen), released the subsequent joint statement:
SIGNED! Bill to Strengthen Colorado State Parks Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed a bill into law that will create a discounted Colorado parks pass to help finance increased conservation of and access to Colorado’s 42 state parks and public lands.
SIGNED! Stimulus Bill to Preserve Over $800 Million for Future Investments to Power the Colorado Comeback Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed a bill into law that will preserve over $800 million for future investments, allocating federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan to ensure the state's long-term economic resilience.
SIGNED! Colorado Comeback Bills to Expand Mental Health Access for Kids & Increase Access to State Resources Become Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed two Colorado Comeback bills into law that seek to expand access to youth mental health services as well as expand the crisis support services offered by the Colorado 2-1-1 collaborative to help Coloradans in need.
SIGNED! Critical Measures To Enhance Community Safety & Address Gun Violence Epidemic Become Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed three landmark gun safety measures into law that aim to address the issue of gun violence with a root-cause, multi-pronged approach.
SIGNED! Bill to Increase Access to Care, Save Patients Money Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed a bill into law that would establish a 911 Nurse Navigation pilot program to connect 911 callers with an appropriate level of medical care.
JOINT RELEASE: Forecast Shows Colorado Comeback is Well Underway
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 June economic forecasts, both of which project higher General Fund revenue compared to earlier estimates, but warn of continued budget challenges in years to come and uncertainty as the economy rebuilds from the pandemic.
SIGNED! Colorado Comeback Bill to Invest in SNAP Program Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed a Colorado Comeback bill into law that will invest in Colorado’s successful SNAP program.
Governor Signs Once-in-a-Generation Transportation Funding Legislation
DENVER, CO - Today, Governor Polis took the final step in establishing the future of Colorado’s transportation sector by signing SB21-260 into law. The bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, House Speaker Alec Garnett, Senator Faith Winter, and Representative Matt Gray, comprehensively addresses Colorado’s crumbling and outdated transportation system by establishing a sustainable funding source to improve Colorado roads, investing in the future of EV charging infrastructure, and expanding multi-modal transit options to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
STATEMENT: Pettersen Reacts to ACA Ruling
DENVER, CO — Following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA) after numerous attempts by Republicans to dismantle it, Senator Brittany Pettersen (D-Lakewood) released the subsequent statement.
SIGNED! Colorado Comeback Bills to Address Student Learning Loss & Support Educator Workforce Become Law
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed two Colorado Comeback bills into law that will provide tutoring for K-12 students across Colorado – helping to address learning loss kids endured during the pandemic as well as support the state’s educator workforce.
End of Session Report Details Highly Successful Legislative Year
DENVER, CO – Today, the General Assembly Democrats released the annual ‘End of Session Report’, detailing the many bills that were passed that will positively impact the lives of Coloradans. This session was one of the most productive in the last decade – with more than 500 bills passing both chambers, 94 percent of which had bipartisan support.
Stimulus Bill Aimed at Revitalizing Communities & Investing in Small Businesses Becomes Law!
DENVER, CO - Today, Governor Polis signed into law a stimulus bill from Colorado’s recovery package, which will invest in struggling local economies and accelerate the Colorado Comeback.
Bills to Save Coloradans Money on Health Care, Rx Drugs Signed into Law
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation into law that will reduce the cost of health care and prescription drugs in Colorado. The Colorado Option will save consumers on the individual and small group markets 15 percent on their health insurance and offer a new option with lower out-of-pocket costs that covers what consumers need.
Stimulus Bills Making Historic Investments in Colorado Agriculture Signed by the Governor
DENVER, CO - Today, Governor Polis signed into law two bills that are a part of Colorado’s recovery package, setting aside historic levels of funding for agricultural resiliency and efficiency programs.
Governor Signs Trio of Climate Action & Clean Energy Stimulus Bills
DENVER, CO - Today, Governor Polis signed into law three bills that are a part of Colorado’s recovery package, all targeting investments in the clean energy sector and energy efficiency projects.
Colorado Comeback Bills Supporting Creative Industries & Local Businesses SIGNED!
DENVER, CO – Today, the Governor signed three Colorado Comeback bills into law. These new laws focus on revitalizing our economy by boldly investing in local events, tourism, and small businesses.

