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Senate Passes Bill to Save Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Money
DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senator Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, and Senator Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, that would reduce several business filing fees for Colorado businesses and entrepreneurs.
Senate Approves Legislation to Help Local Communities Address Homelessness
DENVER, CO - The Senate today approved legislation aimed at reducing the rate of homelessness by supporting communities to develop and implement support systems that effectively respond to the barriers that people experiencing homelessness face.
Senate Passes Pair of Bills to Expand Behavioral Health Care Access
DENVER, CO – Today the Senate approved two bills to improve behavioral health outcomes and expand inpatient and residential treatment options.
Pair of Bills to Transform Behavioral Health System, Increase Access to Care Clear Senate
DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed legislation that aims to transform the state’s behavioral health system so it better serves Coloradans with mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Senate Approves Just Transition Bill to Support Workers
DENVER, CO - The Senate today cleared legislation to support workers and communities making the transition from coal-based economies.
Hinrichsen Bill to Increase Higher Ed Opportunities for Veterans Clears Senate
DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, that would expand educational opportunities for veterans, preparing them for future success.
Pair of Bills to Address Homelessness, Save Coloradans Money on Housing Clear Senate
DENVER, CO - The Senate today approved a pair of bills to improve access to affordable housing and respond to and prevent homelessness in Colorado.
ICYMI: Senate Passes Jaquez Lewis Bill to Boost Colorado’s Emergency Stockpile of Personal Protective Equipment
DENVER, CO – Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill sponsored by Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D-Boulder County, that would require the State of Colorado to maintain a stockpile of essential materials, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
Senate Passes Bipartisan Hansen Bill to Increase Safety at Faith-Based Institutions
DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, that provides grant funding to ramp up security at faith-based institutions facing increasing threats, including synagogues and mosques.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Address Fentanyl Crisis, Save Lives in Colorado
DENVER, CO – The Senate today gave final approval to a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, that addresses the fentanyl crisis in Colorado and aims to save lives.
ICYMI: Bipartisan Bill To Boost Child Care Workforce Clears Senate
DENVER, CO - The Senate today gave final approval to Senator Janet Buckner’s, D-Aurora, helping make child care more affordable and boosting the early childhood educator workforce.
Bipartisan School Finance Act to Make Historic Investment in School Funding Clears Senate
DENVER, CO - The Senate today voted to pass the bipartisan 2022 Public School Finance Act, which sets funding levels of Colorado’s public school districts.
Senate Passes Bill to Help Coloradans Recover from Pandemic, Prepare for Financial Success
DENVER, CO – The Senate yesterday passed legislation sponsored by Senators Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Pete Lee, D-Colorado Springs, to help Colorado families get back on their feet and recover from the pandemic.
Historic Investment to Save Coloradans Money on Housing Clears Senate
DENVER, CO - The Senate today gave bipartisan approval on historic legislation to invest $178 million to build and sustain affordable housing across Colorado - the largest investment in state history in affordable housing.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Lee Bill to Streamline and Improve Colorado’s Behavioral Health System
DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Pete Lee, D-Colorado Springs, to streamline and improve Colorado’s behavioral health system.
Senate Signs Off on Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Get More Teachers in Classrooms
DENVER, CO - The Senate today voted to advance Senator Rachel Zenzinger’s, D-Arvada, bipartisan legislation that would invest more than $52 million in federal funding to attract new educators to the workforce by reducing financial barriers to entry.
Senate Gives Initial Approval to Bipartisan Bill to Address Fentanyl Crisis, Save Lives in Colorado
DENVER, CO – The Senate today gave initial approval to a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, that addresses the fentanyl crisis in Colorado and aims to save lives.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Story Bill to Improve Youth Behavioral Health
DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Tammy Story, D-Conifer, that will help build a healthier Colorado by improving behavioral health access for youth.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Save Businesses Money, Improve Unemployment Insurance for Colorado Workers Wins
DENVER, CO – A bipartisan bill to save businesses money and improve unemployment insurance for Colorado workers cleared the Senate today.
Pair of Bills to Save People Money, Support Colorado Families Clears Committee
DENVER, CO - The Senate Finance Committee today cleared a pair of bills to save people money and better support Colorado families in need.

