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JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Colorado Cashback Plan to Provide Expedited Tax Relief
DENVER, CO - Governor Polis today signed legislation to expedite Coloradans' tax refunds and provide relief as soon as possible. Under the Colorado Cashback plan, individual tax filers will receive early refund checks in September, currently estimated at $500 for individuals and $1,000 for joint filers, or even more. Final refund amounts will be determined based on updated revenue statistics.
JOINT RELEASE: Signed! Bipartisan Community Safety Investment Act
DENVER, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed into law critical legislation to improve public safety and address the underlying causes of crime. The bipartisan legislation will expand recruitment, retention, and training of a high-quality workforce to support proven crime prevention and intervention strategies and ensure law enforcement better reflects the communities they serve.
JOINT RELEASE: Incentives for Affordable, Innovative Homes Signed into Law
GRAND JUNCTION, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Representative Kyle Mullica and Senator Jeff Bridges that will jumpstart construction of new, affordable homes to save Coloradans money on housing, increase the housing supply and create jobs. HB22-1282 was developed based on recommendations from the state’s Affordable Housing Task Force.
JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Bill to Increase Behavioral Health Access and Divert Coloradans in Need Away from Criminal Justice System
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed SB22-196, legislation that makes major investments in behavioral health services for individuals in - or at risk of becoming involved in - the criminal justice system.
JOINT RELEASE: Funding for Crime Victim Services, Programs to Prevent Identity-Based Violence Signed Into Law
LAKEWOOD, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills into law that will provide $48 million to crime victims services programs and create a grant program to prevent and address identity-based violence.
Signed! Safer Streets Act to Improve Public Safety
AURORA, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed into law the Safer Streets Act, an evidence-based approach to help local governments make critical improvements that will cut down on crime and improve public safety in Colorado.
JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Bills to Prepare Colorado Youth for Success and Improve School Safety Become Law
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed three bills into law that aim to support Colorado youth by using early interventions to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system, improving school safety and supporting students’ behavioral health.
JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! BILLS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SAVE PEOPLE MONEY ON HEALTH CARE
DENVER, CO – Two critical bills from the legislature’s behavioral health package were signed into law today. They invest nearly $120 million to increase residential treatment options in Colorado and expand access to behavioral health care for youth and families. Governor Polis also signed legislation that will reduce the cost of prescription drugs and save Coloradans money on health care.
JOINT RELEASE: Bills to Expand Access to Mental Health Care, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Signed into Law
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills into law that will increase access to behavioral health care. HB22-1281 creates a $90 million grant program to fund critical services, and HB22-1302 extends resources to providers to help them offer both primary and mental health care.
JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Bills to Support Health Care Workforce, Better Prepare Colorado for Future Public Health Emergencies
THORNTON, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed into law a slate of bills aimed at supporting health care workers and better preparing Colorado for the next public health emergency.
JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Bills to Save Mental Health Professionals Money, Expand Youth Access to Behavioral Health Care Become Law
DENVER, CO – Today, Governor Jared Polis signed a pair of bills into law that would reduce licensing fees for mental health professionals and increase access to behavioral health for Colorado youth.
What State Leaders & Community Advocates Are Saying about New Laws Making Communities More Affordable, Expanding Access to Critical Behavioral Health Support
FORT COLLINS — Today, in Fort Collins, Boulder, and Greeley, Governor Jared Polis joined bill sponsors and community leaders in housing, and behavioral health care providers to sign legislation saving Coloradans money on housing and critical behavioral health support, while cutting red tape to ensure Coloradans continue to receive high-quality, efficient services.
JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Bill to Save Coloradans Money on Housing, Support Mobile Homeowners
FORT COLLINS, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed SB22-160, legislation to support mobile home owners and save people money on housing.
Signed! Pair of Bills to Save Coloradans Money
CENTENNIAL, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed a pair of bills to reduce fees and save Colorado businesses and families money.
Signed! Legislation to Save People Money on Housing
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed into law SB22-146, which expands critical middle-income workforce housing so hardworking Colorado families can continue living where they work.
JOINT RELEASE: Signed! Legislation to Reduce Property Taxes and Save Families and Businesses Money
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed SB22-238 and HB22-1416, which will reduce property taxes and improve the assessment process, saving the average homeowner $275 and preventing tax increases on many small businesses.
JOINT RELEASE: Legislature Tackles Affordability, Crime, and Education
DENVER, CO – The Second Session of the 73rd General Assembly adjourned today with lawmakers passing legislation to save people and businesses money, build a safer and healthier Colorado, and prepare students for success. Democrats codified abortion rights and passed critical legislation to protect Colorado’s election systems from insider threats. The legislature also passed bipartisan, comprehensive legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis and save lives. Of the bills passed this session, 93 percent received bipartisan support on final passage.
Legislation to Clean Up Colorado’s Air Wins Senate Approval
DENVER, CO - Legislation to clean up Colorado’s air and reduce emissions of deadly chemicals won final approval by the Senate today.
Senate Majority Leader Moreno's Bill to Improve Hospital Preparedness Clears Senate
DENVER, CO - The Senate today signed off on Majority Leader Dominick Moreno’s, D-Commerce City, legislation to improve hospitals’ and health facilities’ preparedness to meet increased demands for care.
Senate Approves Legislation to Help Coloradans Land Jobs, Address Workforce Shortages
DENVER, CO - The Senate today cleared a bill to help Coloradans find and retain good-paying jobs and address the state’s workforce shortage.

