Legislature

Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced bills that would extend whistleblower protections and allow Tribal governments access to state grants and benefits programs.

The co-chair of a sentencing reform task force told lawmakers a bill to overhaul felony sentencing laws might not be ready until 2023.

State lawmakers say they plan to introduce a bill that would extend workplace whistleblower protections beyond the pandemic.

This week lawmakers hit the ground running and have introduced more than 20 bills in the House of Representatives for committee consideration.

So far this session, lawmakers have introduced more than 20 bills to the House and Senate judiciary committees.

Gov. Jared Polis delivered the 2022 State of the State, noting reducing health care costs, affordable housing and addressing public safety will be among his top priorities for the session.

Republican lawmakers announced their legislative priorities for 2022 on Wednesday, including public safety and education bills.

Voters in eight separate Colorado mountain towns recently passed various local option sales taxes and lodging taxes on short-term rentals, the proceeds of which are aimed at addressing housing shortages.

Democrat legislative leaders say they will focus on reducing costs of living, addressing crime, funding schools and improving air quality this session.

State lawmakers are no longer considering a bill with a marijuana potency cap, bills would require tighter requirements on medical marijuana.