Tag:Colorado lawmakers

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.

Victim Awareness Training for Judicial Staff, Extending the Office of Public Guardianship Bills Introduced

Lawmakers appear to be hitting a stride in the early stages of the session, introducing more than 200 bills so far.

Restricting Nondisclosure Agreements for Government Employees, Nongendered Bathroom Bills Introduced

Lawmakers introduced a bill requiring the new MMIR office liaison to report on violent or exploitative crimes against an Indigenous person.

The Deal With the New Deal in Colorado

The New Deal was designed to stabilize the economy during the Great Depression but what did it mean for Colorado?