Tag:2024 legislative session
Legislature
Defenders Union of Colorado Backs Public Defender Workload Study Bill
House Bill 24-1289 would instruct the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender to conduct a workload study and implement workload standards.
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Colorado Legislature Considers a $2 Million Annual Fund for Legal Aid Organizations
House Bill 24-1286, which passed in the Colorado House Judiciary Committee, creates a new $2 million fund for legal aid organizations.
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Bipartisan Effort Aims to Eliminate Defendant Filing Fees in Eviction Cases
Defendants in eviction cases would no longer be required to pay certain filing fees if HB24-1099 becomes law.
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Bill Affirming the Licensure Program for Legal Paraprofessionals Passes Unanimously in Committee
In an unanimous vote, the Colorado House Judiciary passed a bill that would create a new licensure program for legal paraprofessionals.
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General Assembly Looks for Housing Remedies on Multiple Fronts
The Colorado General Assembly is considering a number of bills aimed at addressing Colorado’s housing crisis.
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Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee Approves $150,000 Study on Disinformation and Misinformation
Colorado Senate Bill 24-084 passed on a party line vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee and tasks the Attorney General with studying disinformation.
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Bill Banning Algorithmic Devices in Rent Setting Passes Committee
Colorado House Bill 24-1057 would ban the use of algorithmic devices in setting the price of residential rents in the state.
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Youth-Centered Foster Bill of Rights Works Through Colorado Legislature
A bill giving youth in foster care specific rights in Colorado is working its way through the Colorado Legislature.