State lawmakers debated long list of controversial issues this legislative session
The 75th General Assembly adjourned Wednesday after debating more than 650 bills over the last 120 days.
Lawmakers debate transgender rights, rideshare regulation, deepfake porn
Colorado lawmakers were debating bills regarding transgender rights, rideshare regulation and deepfake porn ahead of the final hours of legislative session.
Polis asks lawmakers to delay implementation of first-in-the-nation AI law
The governor, attorney general, Denver's mayor, and members of Colorado's congressional delegation all say stakeholders need more time to develop a framework that protects people's rights without driving away business.
Legislature will not vote to overturn Polis's veto of an open records bill
The bill created different rules for open records requests depending on who's requesting them. The rules for journalists would have remained unchanged, but the public would have had to wait longer and pay more for their records.
Bill would make it a crime to create fake nude of real person
A bill in the Colorado legislature would make deepfake porn a crime in this state.
Amendment creates education fund in with millions of $$ more for K-12
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a new education fund that will include $233 million more for K-12 schools.
Controversial state transgender rights bill undergoes changes
The most significant provisions of a contentious bill regarding transgender rights have been stripped out by Colorado lawmakers.
Pettersen warns GOP budget proposal would hurt vulnerable Coloradans
As President Trump marks his first 100 days in office, Colorado Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen is worried about more cuts to federal programs.
Opponents of state immigration bill warn it will cost billions in federal funding
Opponents of state immigration bill warn it will cost Colorado billions in federal funding
State lawmakers didn't override Gov. Polis' veto on social media regulation
The bill would have required social media companies to remove the accounts of users who sold guns or drugs or sexually exploited children.
Some lawmakers propose higher costs to fund health insurance for non-citizens
A bill at the Colorado State Capitol would double a fee assessed on state-regulated health insurance plans, with most of the money going to a program that helps non-citizens afford health insurance.
State senate's override of a veto by Polis leads to schism at capitol
For the first time in 14 years, Colorado's state legislature could override a governor's veto.
Surge in condo & townhome construction could be underway by this time next year
After years of debate, state lawmakers have passed a bill aimed increasing development of condos and townhomes by decreasing lawsuits between builders and homebuyers.
Measure to help child sex abuse survivors fails, senator vows to go to ballot
The amendment would allow child sexual abuse survivors to bring civil claims against their abusers, no matter how long ago it happened.
State lawmakers could provide millions to providers that serve uninsured
One Colorado lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to provide at least $60 million over the next three years for primary care and behavioral health providers that are considered "safety net providers" because they serve a large number of uninsured and underinsured.