Legislature

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HB24-1355 creates a diversion program focused on treatment rather than competency restoration for defendants with mental health issues in certain cases.

Colorado lawmakers approved legislation that will send a question to voters asking if people charged with first-degree murder should be denied bail “when proof is evident or presumption is great” that the person will be found guilty. 

The Colorado House of Representatives approved the state’s $40.6 billion budget and its accompanying bills on Monday, approaching the end of the constitutionally-required, months-long process to craft a balanced spending plan.

Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill that would add gender identity and gender expression to the classes identified in bias-motivated crimes.

Colorado House Bill 24-1374 would make contractors with three state judicial agencies eligible for the federal public service loan forgiveness program.

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A pair of Colorado Senate bills with an aim of reducing emissions to improve air quality in the Front Range passed their first Senate committee hearing.

Lawmakers introduced a bill restricting debt collection actions and one allowing immigrants to get driver’s licenses and ID cards easier.

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