Tag:Colorado lawmakers

Thousands Protest State Education Funding Shortfalls, Executive Order Closing Education Department Signed

One of the signed bills so far in Colorado makes mid-year adjustments to school funding to account for changes in enrollment and the local share anticipated.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced Prohibiting Admission of Victim’s Manner of Dress, Hairstyle, Speech, Lifestyle as Evidence in Sex Misconduct Suits

The bill also eliminates a current legal exception that allows evidence of a victim's sexual conduct with a defendant to be admitted as evidence.

Bill Expanding the Independent Ethics Commission’s Jurisdiction Introduced in Colorado

A bill that would expand the jurisdiction of the Independent Ethics Commission to include officials and employees of special districts or school districts was introduced this week.

Colorado Legislature could meet in special session to consider more property tax relief

A bipartisan property tax commission at the Colorado Legislature heard details Monday of a proposed legislative deal that could be considered during a possible special session.

Bill Introduced Adding Gender Identity, Expression to Protected Classes in Colorado

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

Denver lawyer announces primary challenge to state Rep. Elisabeth Epps

Two Democrats are now challenging Rep. Elisabeth Epps in the primary next year for House District 6 as lawyer Sean Camacho announced his candidacy on Wednesday.

John Gunnell’s Legislative Legacy

In 1881, John Gunnell became the first Black state lawmaker. The Denver Republican faced intense opposition and racism while he served in the House.

What’s In Store for the 2023 Colorado Legislative Session?

Brownstein shareholder Sarah Mercer and policy advisor Jia Meeks look ahead to the rest of the legislative session in Colorado, discussing bills we’ve already seen introduced and ones that may be coming soon.