Boatright’s State of the Judiciary Outlines Workplace Changes in Colorado Courts
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright delivered an emotional state of the judiciary address to lawmakers Friday.
Judicial Discipline, Water Storage, Criminal Justice Reform Bills Introduced in General Assembly’s First Week
What’s already in the spotlight? Judicial discipline, water storage, alternate defense counsel contracts and criminal justice reform.
Gov. Polis Appoints Don Wilson to Represent House District 19
Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order appointing Don Wilson to represent House District 19, filling an unappointed vacancy.
Legislative Committee on Judicial Reform Holds Final Meeting
Lawmakers gave additional background, passed amendments and explained issues they plan to prioritize next session.
Lawmakers Publish First Drafts of Judicial Reform Bills
State lawmakers released the first drafts of bills to change how Colorado handles complaints against judges.
Colorado Legislature Considers Changes for Judicial Discipline
A special committee of the Colorado Legislature considered changes and improvements in how the judicial branch handles judge discipline.
Gov. Polis expands protections for LGBTQ families under new bills
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill intended to expand families' parental rights and update the language of the law to be gender-neutral.
Senate Minority Caucus Elects Sen. John Cooke as New Minority Leader
Sen. John Cooke was elected to serve as the new minority leader and Sen. Bob Gardner will be the new assistant minority leader.
Colorado Introduces 130 New Laws
More than 130 bills passed this session out of the 700+ bills introduced in the Colorado legislature.
Lawmakers Pass Hospital Pricing Transparency Bill
The Colorado legislature passed a hospital pricing transparency bill that one lawmaker warned will bring "halcyon days for trial lawyers."