Colorado State House of Representatives

Regional News

Exemptions to Colorado’s right-to-repair laws shot down in House committee

would have allowed manufacturers to withhold repair tools from some IT equipment

May 1, 2026

Local News

Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

April 30, 2026

Local News

Colorado lawmakers advance bill to curb human-bear conflicts

Legislation targets negligent trash practices that attract bears

April 14, 2026

Regional News

Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children

Diseases put ‘in the history books’ could return because of ‘uncertain federal times,’ lawmaker says

March 17, 2026

Local News

Colorado education bills address rural staffing, cost of materials

measure passes, another remains under consideration

February 28, 2026

Regional News

Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists

Proposed lawsuit alleges violation, but group leaders say they relied on advice from nonpartisan state legal advisers

February 20, 2026

Regional News

Ballot initiative would add constitutional right to access public meetings and records in Colorado

Efforts have been made to narrow the definition of ‘public business’ and allow more time for records requests

February 16, 2026

Regional News

‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell

Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act

February 13, 2026

Local News

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails

legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case

February 10, 2026

Regional News

In response to ethics complaints, Opportunity Caucus lawmakers deny violating gift ban

Democrats still won’t say where they got money to pay for event with lobbyists

January 12, 2026

Regional News

Democrats facing ethics complaints for Vail retreat will receive taxpayer-funded legal counsel

A legislative committee approved representation for those accused

November 24, 2025

Regional News

Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law

Gathering at Vail resort in October at center of allegations

November 19, 2025

The Durango Herald

Republican to challenge Katie Stewart for Colorado House District 59 seat

35 years in La Plata County, Naomi Riess is ready to take her community involvement to the next level

September 26, 2025

Regional News

Top State House Republican and Democrat dispute key events in photo investigation

Republican Rep. Ryan Armagost’s desk in the House chamber sat empty at the start of a special legislative session Aug.…

August 22, 2025

Regional News

Gov. Polis vetoes 11 bills, a personal record

protection act, ride-share safety measure, social media regulations among blocked policies

June 9, 2025

Regional News

Third car theft conviction means loss of gun rights under new Colorado law

of crimes under Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender statute expanded with Gov. Polis’ signature

May 20, 2025

Regional News

Gov. Polis signs voting rights bill, shielding Colorado from federal backsliding

Bill 25-1, first of the 2025 legislative session, has historical significance

May 12, 2025

Regional News

What did the Colorado Legislature do this year? Here are 5 key bills

Wednesday marked the end of the state’s 2025 regular legislative session

May 8, 2025

Regional News

Polis vetoes bill that would extend Colorado open records response timeline

Sponsors of legislation could pursue veto override

April 18, 2025

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers finalize budget proposal. Here’s what they cut

would enable state to absorb rising costs of Medicaid and fully fund K-12 for another year

March 27, 2025

Regional News

Colorado gun restriction bill clears first House committee

Vetting process pared down, sheriff power expanded in amended proposal

March 13, 2025

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers plan to shut down program getting teens involved at Capitol

Youth Advisory Council would save about $50,000 per year

February 24, 2025

Regional News

Colorado ban on manufacture, sale of certain semiautomatic guns on glidepath to governor’s desk

Bill 3 passed on a 19-15 vote, with three Democrats joining Republicans

February 20, 2025

Regional News

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

Legislation, strongly opposed by business groups, moves to the House

February 19, 2025