Bill Requiring Elected Officials to Approve Public Health Orders During Epidemics Introduced
Lawmakers introduced a bill this week that would require elected officials to approve public health orders imposed in an epidemic.
Campaign Contributions Reporting Requirements Bill and Others Introduced
Lawmakers in the House introduced a bill that would extend deadlines to submit reports disclosing campaign contributions and expenditures.
Senate President Leroy Garcia Announces Resignation
Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia announced on Feb. 3 he will resign from the Colorado Senate to accept a position at the Pentagon.
House and Senate Introduce a Few Heavy Hitters
Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced bills that would extend whistleblower protections and allow Tribal governments access to state grants and benefits programs.
Possible Delay for Felony Sentencing Reform Bill
The co-chair of a sentencing reform task force told lawmakers a bill to overhaul felony sentencing laws might not be ready until 2023.
Colorado Lawmakers Move to Make Workplace Whistleblower Protections Permanent
State lawmakers say they plan to introduce a bill that would extend workplace whistleblower protections beyond the pandemic.
Happenings in the House This Week
This week lawmakers hit the ground running and have introduced more than 20 bills in the House of Representatives for committee consideration.
The First Few Bills Introduced to the Judiciary Committees
So far this session, lawmakers have introduced more than 20 bills to the House and Senate judiciary committees.
Polis Stresses Affordable Housing, Reducing Health Care Costs in State of the State
Gov. Jared Polis delivered the 2022 State of the State, noting reducing health care costs, affordable housing and addressing public safety will be among his top priorities for the session.
State Republicans Reveal 2022 Legislative Agenda on Affordability, Crime and Education
Republican lawmakers announced their legislative priorities for 2022 on Wednesday, including public safety and education bills.