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Tag:Colorado legislative session

Colorado Bill Introduced Allowing Parole Board to Approve Early Parole Applications for Juvenile Offenders

Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill that grants the parole board authority to approve early parole applications for juvenile offenders.

Colorado House approves $40.6 billion amended state budget

The Colorado House of Representatives approved the state’s $40.6 billion budget and its accompanying bills on Monday, approaching the end of the constitutionally-required, months-long process to craft a balanced spending plan.

Bill Introduced Adding Gender Identity, Expression to Protected Classes in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill that would add gender identity and gender expression to the classes identified in bias-motivated crimes.

Bill Placing Restrictions on Debt Collection Actions Introduced in Colorado House

Lawmakers introduced a bill restricting debt collection actions and one allowing immigrants to get driver’s licenses and ID cards easier.

Bill Prohibiting Prone Restraints Except in Certain Circumstances Introduced in Colorado

A bill was introduced prohibiting peace officers from using prone restraints, except in cases in which the use of deadly force is justified.

Lawmakers Eye Increased Regulations for Guns, E-Smoking Devices, Mortuary Services

Lawmakers introduced regulatory bills for businesses and activities and a bill that would create an alternative to competency proceedings.

Bills Addressing Colorado Open Records Act, Colorado Open Meetings Law Introduced

A trio of bills introduced in both the House and Senate this past week would make changes to the Colorado Open Records Act and the Colorado Open Meetings Law.

Poll finds strong support for Colorado housing ideas backed by Democrats

Colorado voters across party lines say they support the policies that state lawmakers are prioritizing this session when it comes to increasing the state’s housing supply.