What Colorado lawmakers did on guns this year
Democrats passed a half-dozen new policies, but other proposals, including a ban on assault weapons, failed to make it through.
Ending on a high note
Lawmakers were in an usually good mood as they wrapped up their session this week, a marked change from recent years.
Lawmakers mark a boisterous end to the legislative session
In recent years, sessions have wrapped up with rancor and exhaustion. But the mood this time was more positive.
Lawmakers begin their last day with much work still to do
Bipartisan tax cuts among the remaining bills still awaiting a final vote.
A bill to ban the sale of ‘assault weapons’ in Colorado has reached the end of its road
Its Senate sponsor said the policy still needs more conversation outside the ‘pressure cooker’ of the Capitol.
Proposal to tax guns and ammo to support crime victim services once again advancing at the legislature
If it passes, Colorado voters would decide in November whether to approve the new tax
Bill to study workplace protections for law enforcement fails in State House
The goal was to increase whistleblower protections for officers who report misconduct in their ranks, but opponents said the bill was just too rushed.
Culture of social drinking runs deep in the traditions of the state Capitol
Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie, but colleagues’ high-profile struggles show the risks.
Drinking at the Colorado Capitol
Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the golden dome, but the legislature’s long tradition of social drinking comes with risks […]
State Senator Faith Winter accused of being intoxicated at work in ethics complaint from Northglenn City Council
Winter publicly apologized last month and stepped down as the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Police misconduct bill moving forward after conflict in Colorado House
Backers were concerned the bill might be allowed to run out of time in the final days of the session.
Will there be another ballot measure to save Colorado’s free school meals program? Probably not.
Supporters of the Healthy School Meals for All program had their hopes pinned on the legislature to refer a measure to the ballot.
One Democratic state senator accused of blocking a vote on a proposed firearms tax
If House Bill 1349 isn’t brought to a vote, it could die on the calendar when the legislative session ends next week on May 8.
Democratic Party official found to have made false claims against lawmaker resigns from job in Treasurer’s office
The party has also moved to limit Sheena Kadi’s official role, amidst an effort to remove her as vice-chair.
Gov. Polis announces major oil and gas truce in exchange for transit funding
The agreement centers on a new fee on drilling projects that would fund a large state investment in public transportation.
From an assault weapons ban to mandating liability insurance, Democrats push forward with gun bills
As the session hits its final days, statehouse Democrats are trying to get nearly a dozen gun bills across the finish line, but opposition is stiff.