DENVER, CO – The Colorado State Senate today formally elected Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) to serve as the next Senate President.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) and Senator Bob Gardner (R-Colorado Springs) aimed at supporting victims and survivors of crime in Colorado.

PUEBLO, CO – Senate President-Elect Steve Fenberg today released a statement following the vacancy committee election in Senate District 3.

DENVER, CO – Yesterday, the Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) that aims to improve support for crime victims in Colorado. The bill, SB22-057, will increase support for survivors of violent crime who have experienced brain injuries.

DENVER, CO –The Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Julie Gonzales (D-Denver) to protect youth from deceptive interrogation tactics in Colorado. The bill, SB22-023, aims to put an end to practices that deceive kids accused of a crime into making false confessions.

The Senate today voted to send the FY21-22 supplemental budget package to Governor Polis’ desk. The package – worth more than $80 million – will boost funding for Colorado’s K-12 schools, invest in Colorado’s health care system, reduce the amount the state owes school districts, and get the Colorado Department of Early Childhood up and running ahead of schedule.

DENVER, CO – As part of the Senate Democrats' ongoing effort to support Colorado small businesses, the Senate Finance Committee today approved SB22-006, which will improve small businesses’ bottom line by allowing them to retain more of the sales tax revenue they collect.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senator Rachel Zenzinger (D-Arvada) and Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer (R-Weld County) that would increase funding for special education students by more than $93 million per year.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator James Coleman (D-Denver) that aims to help Coloradans in the criminal justice system prepare to reintegrate back into society and reduce recidivism. 

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate unanimously approved Senator Robert Rodriguez’s (D-Denver) bipartisan legislation directing the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to take steps to reduce prescription drug misuse.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate unanimously approved legislation that would create better pathways for students to enter the medical field, help address the healthcare workforce shortage throughout Colorado, and improve patient outcomes – especially in underserved communities. 

DENVER, CO –The Senate Education Committee voted yesterday to advance Senator Jeff Bridges’ (D-Greenwood Village) bipartisan legislation that would support equal reading comprehension and improve literacy learning outcomes and opportunities.

DENVER, CO – Yesterday, the Judiciary Committee approved a bill sponsored by Senator Julie Gonzales (D-Denver) to protect youth from deceptive interrogation tactics in Colorado. The bill, SB22-023, aims to put an end to practices that deceive kids accused of a crime into making false confessions.

DENVER, CO – Yesterday, the Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) and Senator Bob Gardner (R-Colorado Springs) aimed at supporting victims and survivors of crime in Colorado.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis joined Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, legislators, cabinet members, members of law enforcement, and community leaders to unveil a data-driven public safety plan of action to deliver real results in reducing crime and improving public safety.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senator Chris Hansen (D-Denver) that would implement a new way for people to partake in capital financing by digitizing the origination process and building a transparent system that allows for a broader range of investors. 

DENVER, CO – The Senate Health & Human Services Committee today voted unanimously to advance Senator Robert Rodriguez’s (D-Denver) bipartisan legislation directing the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to take steps to reduce prescription drug misuse.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Education Committee unanimously approved legislation that would create better pathways for students to enter the medical field, help address the health care workforce shortage throughout Colorado, and improve patient outcomes – especially in underserved communities.

DENVER, CO – The Colorado Senate Democratic caucus today elected Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) to serve as the next President of the Colorado Senate, and Dominick Moreno (D-Commerce City) to serve as the next Majority Leader. Sen. Rachel Zenzinger (D-Arvada) was subsequently elected to serve on the Joint Budget Committee.

DENVER, CO – Yesterday, the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee voted unanimously to advance Senator Chris Hansen’s (D-Denver) legislation to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through incentives for energy efficient heat pumps and green building materials.