Legislature

Gov. Polis Appoints Don Wilson to Represent House District 19

Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order appointing Don Wilson to represent House District 19, filling an unappointed vacancy.

Legislative Committee on Judicial Reform Holds Final Meeting

Lawmakers gave additional background, passed amendments and explained issues they plan to prioritize next session.
The Ralph Carr Judicial Center. A tall gray building with column at the bottom.

Lawmakers Publish First Drafts of Judicial Reform Bills

State lawmakers released the first drafts of bills to change how Colorado handles complaints against judges.

Colorado Legislature Considers Changes for Judicial Discipline

A special committee of the Colorado Legislature considered changes and improvements in how the judicial branch handles judge discipline.

Gov. Polis expands protections for LGBTQ families under new bills

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill intended to expand families' parental rights and update the language of the law to be gender-neutral. 

Senate Minority Caucus Elects Sen. John Cooke as New Minority Leader

Sen. John Cooke was elected to serve as the new minority leader and Sen. Bob Gardner will be the new assistant minority leader.

Colorado Introduces 130 New Laws

More than 130 bills passed this session out of the 700+ bills introduced in the Colorado legislature.
Colorado State Capitol

Lawmakers Pass Hospital Pricing Transparency Bill

The Colorado legislature passed a hospital pricing transparency bill that one lawmaker warned will bring "halcyon days for trial lawyers."

More Than 100 Bills Postponed Indefinitely

More than 110 bills were postponed indefinitely this session out of the 700+ bills introduced in the Colorado legislature.

Colorado Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert Announces Resignation

Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert on May 2 announced his resignation from the Colorado Senate effective May 31.