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Colorado State Senate

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

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

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

Colorado lawmakers want to change when overtime pay kicks in for agricultural work. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) What began…

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 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

Colorado state senator was legally drunk in car crash that killed her, authorities say

Colorado state senator was legally drunk in car crash that killed her, authorities say

Broomfield Democrat rear-ended a Ford F-350 flatbed truck

December 22, 2025

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

State Sen. Cleave Simpson picked to lead Colorado’s Senate Republicans

State Sen. Cleave Simpson picked to lead Colorado’s Senate Republicans

Republican Sen. Cleave Simpson speaks against proposed gun control measures, March 10, 2023, in the Senate. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)…

Top Republican in Colorado Senate resigns to take private sector job

Top Republican in Colorado Senate resigns to take private sector job

Sen. Cleave Simpson is next in line to be minority leader

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

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

Colorado Senate overrides Jared Polis’ veto of bill regulating social media

Colorado Senate overrides Jared Polis’ veto of bill regulating social media

vote now heads to the House

Colorado lawmakers move to outlaw sexually exploitative AI images and video

Colorado lawmakers move to outlaw sexually exploitative AI images and video

‘Let's be clear, these images are not harmless’

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 lawmakers delay budget introduction as they agonize over final cuts

Colorado lawmakers delay budget introduction as they agonize over final cuts

Committee has been working to cut $1.2 billion from next year’s spending plan

Controversial marijuana potency bill to have first hearing

Controversial marijuana potency bill to have first hearing

Edibles by the Matter brand in a display case at LivWell Dispensary on Bellevue Avenue in the Denver Tech Center,…

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

Colorado Senate passes resolution condemning Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

Colorado Senate passes resolution condemning Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

police officer deaths are attributed to the attack

February 11, 2025