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Colorado State House of Representatives

Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize

Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize

groups blast decision, accusing governor of siding with billionaire CEOs over workers

Colorado House passes bill to send K-12 funding initiative to November ballot

Colorado House passes bill to send K-12 funding initiative to November ballot

currently limits school funding

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

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

bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children

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

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

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

Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers

Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers

bill would update definitions of ‘farm’ and ‘ranch’ in state law

February 20, 2026

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails

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

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

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

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

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

A legislative committee approved representation for those accused

November 24, 2025

Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law

Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law

Gathering at Vail resort in October at center of allegations

November 19, 2025

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

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

Gov. Polis vetoes 11 bills, a personal record

Gov. Polis vetoes 11 bills, a personal record

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

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

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

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

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

Polis vetoes bill that would extend Colorado open records response timeline

Polis vetoes bill that would extend Colorado open records response timeline

Sponsors of legislation could pursue veto override

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

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

Colorado gun restriction bill clears first House committee

Colorado gun restriction bill clears first House committee

Vetting process pared down, sheriff power expanded in amended proposal

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

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

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

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

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

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

February 19, 2025

Bill would make bringing a minor to Colorado for abortion, gender-affirming care a felony

Bill would make bringing a minor to Colorado for abortion, gender-affirming care a felony

Legislation unlikely to make it far in Democratic-controlled state Legislature

January 30, 2025

State PAC spends $150K in House District 59 for Katie Stewart

State PAC spends $150K in House District 59 for Katie Stewart

Colorado Way Forward has backing from unions, environmental groups and outside corporate interests

October 25, 2024

House District 59 candidate Katie Stewart says she’s a ‘rural Democrat,’ not a Denver liberal

House District 59 candidate Katie Stewart says she’s a ‘rural Democrat,’ not a Denver liberal

Candidate focused on affordable housing, safeguarding women’s reproductive rights

October 15, 2024

Colorado’s special session on property taxes may be a bumpy ride

Colorado’s special session on property taxes may be a bumpy ride

It’s increasingly uncertain if a deal to cut taxes and prevent a pair of November ballot measures will survive

August 27, 2024