Tag:Colorado laws

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.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Holds Courts Can Reimpose Probation on Sentences Served Without Violating Allman v. People

The state Supreme Court also ruled this week that a trial court has no freestanding authority to order discovery absent certain authorizations.

Colorado House Bill Introduced Requiring Insurers to Provide Summaries in Spanish When Requested

A bill requiring insurers to provide summaries in Spanish when requested was introduced. Failure to comply for auto insurance policies would allow insureds to void any mandatory coverage rejections.

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.

Bill Placing Restrictions on Debt Collection Actions Introduced in Colorado House

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

Bill Prohibiting Prone Restraints Except in Certain Circumstances Introduced in Colorado

A bill was introduced prohibiting peace officers from using prone restraints, except in cases in which the use of deadly force is justified.

Lawmakers Eye Increased Regulations for Guns, E-Smoking Devices, Mortuary Services

Lawmakers introduced regulatory bills for businesses and activities and a bill that would create an alternative to competency proceedings.

Occupancy limits targeted in first housing affordability bill from Colorado Democrats

A Colorado bill would prohibit cities from enacting limits on how many people can live together, one of the many efforts lawmakers are considering this year to address the state’s housing shortage.