Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Rep. Kyle Mullica, Senator Sonya Jacquez Lewis, Rep. Julie McCluskie and health care workers announced a legislative effort to implement the steps outlined in the Roadmap, ensuring that Colorado’s emergency and health systems are prepared to meet the needs of Coloradans. 

DENVER, CO – The Senate today gave final approval to a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator James Coleman, D-Denver, to bolster Colorado’s workforce by incentivizing businesses to create high quality work-based learning opportunities for students and adults.

DENVER, CO – The Senate today gave final approval to a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator James Coleman, D-Denver, to bolster Colorado’s workforce by incentivizing businesses to create high quality work-based learning opportunities for students and adults.

DENVER, CO - The Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee today advanced Senators Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, and Sonya Jaquez Lewis’, D-Boulder County, bill to modernize Colorado’s wage enforcement procedures and ensure workers are able to recover their legally earned pay.

DENVER, CO - Lawmakers in the Senate introduced a bipartisan bill yesterday that aims to increase access to child care for Colorado families and save parents money on child care.

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senator Dennis Hisey, R-Fountain, that seeks to reform the way criminal records are sealed to help Coloradans get jobs and access housing.

DENVER, CO - The Senate today approved SB22-180, sponsored by Senator Faith Winter, D-Westminster, and Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, which would create the Ozone Season Transit Grant Program to provide free transit rides during ozone season.

DENVER, CO - As part of Colorado Democrats’ effort to save Coloradans money on housing, the Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, to better support mobile home owners.

DENVER, CO – The Senate Local Government Committee today approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) that seeks to help local law enforcement prevent human trafficking across Colorado. 

DENVER, CO – Lawmakers in the House today introduced two bills that will direct federal economic relief funds to reduce the cost of healthy foods and prevent wildfires by improving Colorado’s watersheds.

DENVER, CO - Last week, Senate President Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) introduced legislation to support individuals, businesses, and governments rebuilding after disaster emergencies and create an Office of Climate Preparedness in Colorado to better prepare and respond to future disasters.

DENVER, CO - Today, Gov. Polis, state legislators, and community leaders shared a legislative package to address homelessness making its way through the legislature.  During the legislative session, Gov. Polis and state legislators have partnered to announce historic bipartisan investments of federal funding to expand access to behavioral and mental health services, increase the supply of affordable housing, and bolster Colorado’s workforce in critical industries.

DENVER, CO - The Business, Labor, and Technology Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Rachel Zenzinger (D-Arvada) to protect the rights of wheelchair users by allowing owners to repair their own wheelchairs.

DENVER, CO - The Senate today gave final approval to President Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) and Senator Julie Gonzales’ (D-Denver) bill to build a healthier Colorado through air quality improvements and transit investments, after the Front Range was declared a “severe” violator of federal ozone standards by the EPA.

DENVER, CO - The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved a pair of bills sponsored by Senator Joann Ginal (D-Fort Collins) to crack down on catalytic converter thefts and create a safer Colorado.

DENVER, CO - The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senators Julie Gonzales (D-Denver) and Pete Lee (D-Colorado Springs) to make major investments in behavioral health services for individuals in – or at risk of becoming involved in – the criminal justice system. The legislation is based on recommendations from the Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force.

DENVER, CO - The Senate today advanced two bills to build a healthier Colorado through air quality improvements and transit investments, after the Front Range was declared a “severe” violator of federal ozone standards by the EPA. 

DENVER, CO - The Senate today gave final approval to President Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) and Senator Janet Buckner (D-Aurora)’s landmark bill to implement universal preschool and provide high-quality early childhood education and support to every Colorado kid.

DENVER, CO - The Colorado Democratic LGBTQ+ Caucus is urging the State Board of Education not to follow through on a proposal to update its Social Studies Standards and remove any LGBTQ+ references for students below 4th grade.

DENVER, CO – The Health and Human Services Committee today approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Bridges (D-Greenwood Village) that would increase the state’s health care workforce to better meet the needs of Coloradans and improve patient outcomes. The legislation was developed based on recommendations from the state’s Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force.