DENVER, CO – As the 2022 Colorado General Assembly kicks off, Colorado Senate Democrats today unveiled their sweeping legislative agenda to save Coloradans money, create safer and healthier communities across the state, and set students up for success.

DENVER, CO – The Colorado Senate Democrats unveiled their first 10 bills for the second session of the 73rd General Assembly today.

DENVER, CO – Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo) today delivered his Opening Day Remarks to kick off the 2022 legislative session – his last as Senate President.

DENVER — Today, the Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC) unanimously approved a final report outlining key recommendations for the voter-backed, voluntary, universal preschool program that is now available, marking a significant milestone in Colorado’s effort to save families money and build a world-class care and education system. 

DENVER, CO -  Today, Governor Jared Polis, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, and legislative leadership from the General Assembly joined together on the west steps of the state capitol to discuss their shared efforts to move Colorado forward in the 2022 legislative session by saving people money, making communities safer and healthier, and preparing our students for success. 

BOULDER, CO - Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo) and Majority Leader Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) today released the following statements thanking President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for coming to Colorado to tour the devastation from the Marshall Fire and meet with impacted families.

DENVER, CO - Affordable Housing Transformational Task Force Chair Rep. Dylan Roberts (D-Avon) and Vice Chair Sen. Julie Gonzales (D-Denver) today released a statement following the Task Force’s vote to finalize its draft report on recommendations for utilizing $400 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address Colorado’s housing crisis.

DENVER, CO – Marking the conclusion of a yearslong effort to protect survivors of child sexual abuse and hold institutions that cover up abuse accountable, the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act goes into effect tomorrow, January 1, 2022.

As 2021 comes to a close, the Colorado Senate Democrats are looking back at a year filled with accomplishments on behalf of the Centennial State. In the midst of a global pandemic and a challenging year that has severely impacted the lives of Coloradans, Democrats came together to deliver urgent relief to struggling Coloradans and build our state back stronger. 

BOULDER, CO –The Colorado Senate Boulder County delegation - Majority Leader Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder), Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D-Boulder County), and Senator Tammy Story (D-Conifer) - today released a joint statement following the devastating Marshall Fire in Boulder County.

DENVER, CO – Senator Chris Kolker (D-Centennial) today released the following statement following news that Colorado will receive up to $2.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help implement the updated 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

DENVER, CO — Senator Julie Gonzales (D-Denver) received the Denver Young Democrats’ Legislator of the Year Award for her work during the 2021 General Assembly to improve access to affordable housing and implement criminal justice reform, two major priorities for young Coloradans.

DENVER, CO – Senator Chris Hansen (D-Denver) this week received the 2021 Community Champion Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Colorado for his work to prevent drunk driving and support victims across the state.

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, which project strong General Fund revenue, but warn of continued budget challenges in years to come and uncertainty as the economy rebuilds from the pandemic.

DENVER, CO – Colorado Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) and Senator Faith Winter (D-Broomfield) today released the following statements after the Colorado Transportation Commission's vote to adopt a new rule that improves long standing inequalities in transportation infrastructure and air quality and meet the goals set forth in SB21-260.

DENVER, CO — Colorado Senator Brittany Pettersen (D-Lakewood) today joined Colorado Attorney General Phillip Weiser, Senator Kevin Priola (R-Brighton), and local law enforcement officials from across the state to discuss the growing crisis of overdose deaths in Colorado and to detail their plans to address it.

DENVER, CO — Senator Brittany Pettersen (D-Lakewood), Chair of the state’s Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force, today released a statement following news that Colorado is on track to surpass its record-breaking death toll from 2020, according to state data.

DENVER, CO – Colorado lawmakers today applauded efforts by the Colorado Transportation Commission to improve long standing inequalities in transportation infrastructure and air quality and meet the goals set forth in SB21-260.

DENVER, CO — Senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) last week received the Salud Family Health Centers’ Community Health Champion Award for her work during the 2021 legislative session to improve the health of Coloradans.

Senator Chris Kolker (D-Centennial) was recognized as a 2021 Legislative Champion by Mental Health America (MHA) this week for his work championing mental health policy in Colorado. Kolker was one of six state legislators honored at MHA’s winter Regional Policy Council (RPC) meeting, “Crisis Equals Opportunity,” in Santa Fe, New Mexico.