Measure Limiting Legal Actions Against Real Estate Appraisers Encounters Little Opposition in its Second...
The bill would institute a new statute of limitations of five years for legal actions against real estate appraisers.
Colorado Lawmakers Repeal, Reduce, Transfer Program Funds to Address State Funding Shortfalls
A number of bipartisan bills are speeding through the state legislature this week, with dozens that attempt to reconcile the gap in the state budget.
Bills Regulating Social Media Garner Opposition from Governor but Support from DAs, Attorney General
Two bills, both seeking to protect minors on social media, have bipartisan support in the General Assembly but face opposition from Gov. Jared Polis.
Bill Expanding Doctor Choice in Workers’ Compensation Cases Clears Committee
The proposed measure would allow for injured workers to select an accredited doctor of their choice, rather than a minimum list of four given by an employer or insurer.
General Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Deceptive Pricing But Nixes Private Right to Action
The measure looks to save Coloradans money when it comes to fees, but they won’t be able to enforce the law themselves following an amendment to the bill in the state senate.
Bill Requiring Additional State Filings for Pre-Merger Notifications Clears Judiciary Committee
One of the civil law measures under consideration requires additional pre-merger filings with the state for qualifying individuals filing notifications federally under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
Construction Defect Reform Advances in General Assembly with Broad Bipartisan Support
The bill aims to spur condo construction in the state by creating a process that the sponsors hope would reduce litigation and lower insurance costs.
Measure Restoring Independent Duty of Care Owed to Original Homeowners Clears Colorado Senate
The lawmakers behind the bill said the measure addresses the consequences of the appeals court's decision in Appleby v. Dossey Sudik.
Thousands Protest State Education Funding Shortfalls, Executive Order Closing Education Department Signed
One of the signed bills so far in Colorado makes mid-year adjustments to school funding to account for changes in enrollment and the local share anticipated.
General Assembly Passes Measure to Expand Colorado’s Law Prohibiting Local Anti-Growth Ordinances
The measure expands on the 2023 prohibition on anti-growth ordinances and aims to clamp down on communities limiting residential density in urban areas.