Tag:Bob Gardner
Legislature
Measure Changing Tort Damage Limits Awaits Governor’s Signature
House Bill 24-1472 passed two days after it was introduced and changes the damage limits for certain tort actions in Colorado.
Legislature
Colorado voters will decide if first-degree murder defendants should be denied right to bail
Colorado lawmakers approved legislation that will send a question to voters asking if people charged with first-degree murder should be denied bail “when proof is evident or presumption is great” that the person will be found guilty.
Features
Bill Addressing Remote Access Recently Signed by Gov. Polis June 7
A new law passed requiring criminal court proceedings conducted in open court to provide remote access to the public.
Features
Colorado General Assembly Adopts Clean-Up Provisions to Misdemeanor Reform
Last year, Colorado senators passed a bipartisan bill to restructure the state’s misdemeanor laws, following it up with further changes this session.
Legislature
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.
Legislature
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."
News
Panel Recommends Investigators for Judicial Branch Scandal Investigation
An independent investigation is advised into the state Judicial Department for alleged sexual harassment and an improperly awarded contract.