Tag:2022 legislative session

As Noncompete Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk, Employers Should Review Notice Requirements, Pay Thresholds

The governor is expected to sign a bill limiting the use of noncompete agreements for workers earning less than six figures.

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."

Criminal Record Sealing Bill Clears Another Hurdle

The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved a bill to make it easier to seal criminal records for non-violent offenses.

Fentanyl Bill Passes First Committee Vote with Amendments Following Emotional Hearing

A bill to address the fentanyl crisis passed its first committee vote on Wednesday with amendments to add harsher penalties for possession.

Lawmakers Toss Jury Selection Bias Issue Back to Judicial Branch

Lawmakers killed a bill on implicit bias in jury selection, giving the judicial branch another chance at addressing the issue.

‘Natural Immunity’ Bill Dies in Committee

A bill requiring employers to accept proof of previous COVID infection in lieu of vaccination or testing was killed in committee yesterday.

General Assembly Passes Bill to Close Gaps in Witness Intimidation Law

The Colorado legislature on Tuesday passed a bill with strong support from prosecutors to expand the definition of witness intimidation.

Chief Justice Discusses Scandal Investigations, Judicial Discipline Commission Independence During Legislative Hearing

Lawmakers questioned Chief Justice Brian Boatright about investigations into judicial branch scandals during a hearing on Tuesday.