Tag:Senate Judiciary Committee

Bill in Colorado to provide cash assistance to people leaving prison dies

Colorado lawmakers killed a bill that would have provided direct cash assistance for daily expenses to support people recently released from incarceration. 

U.S. District Judge Kato Crews Sworn Into Office on Jan. 12

U.S. District Judge Kato Crews was sworn into office Jan. 12 by Chief Judge Philip Brimmer.

Senate Holds Vote and Hearing for Colorado Federal Court Nominees

Judge Gordon Gallagher was confirmed by a majority of the Senate and Judge Kato Crews was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Fentanyl Bill Stalls in Senate Judiciary Committee After Testimony and Opposition Rally

With two weeks left in session at the Colorado GA, the clock to pass one of this year's most watched bills is ticking.

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.

Barrel Racer, Legislator, ‘Hootenanny’ Enthusiast: Kathy Arnold’s Legacy

Kathy Arnold accomplished a lot in her time in the legislature, becoming the first woman chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and sponsoring bills to improve the lives of children in the state.

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nomination of Voting Rights Advocate Pérez to Federal Appeals Court

A Senate panel ignored opposition to Myrna ​​Pérez and sent her nomination as a judge of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to the floor.

Trio of Biden Judicial Candidates Get Committee Okay

The chamber’s Judiciary Committee approved the nominations of Gustavo Gelpí, Jr., Angel Kelley, and Christine O’Hearn.