DENVER, CO - A pair of bipartisan bills to save Coloradans money on child care and increase access to lifesaving health care in rural Colorado were both approved by the Senate Health & Human Services Committee yesterday.

DENVER, CO – The Senate Health & Human Services Committee today approved bipartisan legislation that seeks to better connect Coloradans with mental health conditions and substance use disorders with the appropriate care they need to maintain their health and well-being.  

DENVER, CO - Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, and House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar, D-Pueblo, today introduced landmark legislation to support workers by extending collective bargaining rights to more than 37,000 county public service employees, marking a historic step in Colorado’s labor and workers rights movement.

DENVER, CO – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, that aims to help people experiencing homelessness access the supportive services they need to care for their health and well-being. 

DENVER, CO - Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a bill that addresses the fentanyl crisis in Colorado and aims to save lives.Sponsored by Senator Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, and Senator John Cooke, R-Greeley, HB22-1326 represents a comprehensive approach to address this crisis that includes both proven harm reduction strategies to save lives and enhanced criminal penalties targeting dealers to keep fentanyl off Colorado streets. 

DENVER, CO - Today, Governor Jared Polis signed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Long Appropriations Bill, HB22-1329, into law while joined by bill Joint Budget Committee (JBC) Chair Julie McCluskie, Senator Chris Hansen, Joint Budget Committee Vice Chair, and members of the Joint Budget Committee Rep. Leslie Herod, Senator Rachel Zenzinger, and Senator Bob Rankin. The bipartisan budget reflects the Polis administration and the legislature’s shared commitment since day one to save Coloradans money, protect public safety and keep Coloradans safe, and ensure every Colorado kid has access to high-quality education.

DENVER, CO - The Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee today unanimously voted to advance a bill sponsored by Senator Jeff Bridges, D-Greenwood Village, to increase housing affordability, improve home ownership rates, and create jobs through innovative housing solutions.

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a slate of bipartisan legislation that will save Colorado families money, bolster our behavioral health workforce, and set students up for success.

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bill to help Colorado address the ongoing housing crisis, save people money, and build more homes families can afford. 

DENVER -  Today, Governor Jared Polis, House and Senate Legislative Leadership announced that Coloradans will receive $400 cash back this summer.

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across several high-emitting sectors of the economy.

DENVER, CO – The Senate Education Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, and Senator Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, that will save Coloradans money on higher education tuition by expanding in-state tuition to more Colorado students and families.

DENVER, CO - As wildfires continue to occur across Colorado and fire season becomes a year round occurrence, Governor Polis, Senate President Steve Fenberg, Congressman Joe Neguse state and local officials discussed ongoing and new efforts to prepare for and respond to wildfires. There is no longer a fire season and in the last two years, Colorado has experienced the four largest and most devastating wildfires in state history.

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senator Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, that aims to ramp up safety measures in Colorado’s assisted living facilities to protect residents and prevent abuse and neglect of older Coloradans.

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senator Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, that aims to improve the state’s response to missing and murdered Indigenous individuals to help prevent crime and improve public safety.

DENVER, CO – The Senate today unanimously passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, that seeks to help local law enforcement prevent human trafficking across Colorado. 

DENVER, CO – The House Agriculture, Livestock and Water Committee today passed two bills that direct $80 million in economic relief funds to protect Colorado’s water supply, protect the state’s watersheds, and prevent wildfires.

DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed a bill into law that will help expand educational opportunities for Colorado students and set them up for success. HB22-1255, sponsored by Senators Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada and James Coleman, D-Denver, will help higher education institutions provide better support for students with disabilities. 

DENVER, CO – The Senate Finance Committee yesterday unanimously approved two bills that would save health care workers money on professional licensure and certification. HB22-1298, sponsored by Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, would provide fee relief to nurses and psychiatric technicians. HB22-1299, sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, would reduce license fees for mental health professionals. 

DENVER, CO –  Governor Jared Polis today signed a bill to prohibit post-secondary institutions from withholding transcripts and diplomas because a student owes a debt to the institution.