HB10-1170: Effort To Amend Bill To Allow More Beer Sales Fails
A bill aimed at letting skybox ticket holders open their own beer and wine devolved into a debate over who should – and who shouldn’t – be allowed to drink in stadiums.
SB10-136: Bill Makes It Harder For Exec Branch To Hire Outside Counsel
Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, doesn't want branches of government to hire outside counsel, the way Gov. Ritter did last year, without a decent explanation. That's why he's sponsoring SB10-136.
HB10-1159: Rep. Sonnenberg Claims Win in Water Bill’s Defeat
State Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R–Sterling, Friday was successful in securing the necessary votes to defeat a “basin of origin” water bill that he says would have hurt farmers along the South Platte.
State Takes First Step To Spin Off Workers Comp Insurer Pinnacol
Gov. Bill Ritter’s office is moving forward with a deal that would cut Pinnacol Assurance, the state-chartered worker’s compensation fund, free from almost all state control in exchange for a payment of hundreds of millions of dollars. READ THE AGREEMENT.
HB10-1193: Colorado Considers New Tactic to Tax Online Sales
Colorado lawmakers are considering a new tactic to go after tax revenue from online sales. They want out-of-state online retailers to either start collecting the tax or send annual notices to their customers telling them to pay the tax themselves.
HB10-1188: Rafting Bill Faces Hurdle on Capitol Hill Today
A rafting bill working its way through the state legislature that would allow for rafters to float through private land -- and even portage on private land in the event of low water -- faces a key test in the House Judiciary Committee today.
Doomed Bills Return Year After Year
Every year, El Paso County lawmakers lead legislative lambs to the slaughter: bills so unlikely to pass that they’re considered all but dead upon introduction.
HB10-1104: Bill Could Expand Successful Veterans Court Statewide
New legislation could extend a successful El Paso County judicial court for veterans to other cities across the state.
SB10-108: Bill Would Allow Students to Transfer Credits from For-Profit Colleges
Colorado Springs Republican Sen. Keith King is sponsoring a bill that would let students who take general education classes at private schools, including for-profit colleges such as Colorado Technical University and Westwood College, transfer those credits to public schools.
HB10-1131: Rep. Scanlan Ensures ALL Colorado Kids Experience Outdoors
08 February 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 8, 2010 For more information: Holly Shrewsbury Rep. Scanlan COLORADO HOUSE MAJORITY COMMUNICATIONS STATE CAPITOL Rep. Scanlan Ensures ALL Colorado Kids Experience Outdoors (DENVER) – A bill that will help more kids take advantage of Colorado’s majestic outdoor spaces through environmental science education programs passed out of the House Education committee today 9-3. Rep. Christine [...]
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HB10-1119: Rep. Ferrandino to Present his SMART Government Act
08 February 2010
Passage of the “State Measurements for Accountable Responsive & Transparent” or SMART Government Act will allow Colorado to use tax dollars more wisely, and ensure the public is receiving quality and essential services from our government.
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Gov. Ritter Announces Funding For Four Local Projects
08 February 2010
Gov. Bill Ritter today announced four communities impacted by energy and mineral production will receive grant funding totaling $17 million, which will help create 1,853 jobs and strengthen local economies.
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HB10-1107: Rep. Fischer Stops Developers From Abusing Tax Loopholes
08 February 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 8, 2010 For more information: Holly Shrewsbury, 303-866-2863 Rep. Fischer, 970-215-7898 COLORADO HOUSE MAJORITY COMMUNICATIONS STATE CAPITOL Rep. Fischer Stops Developers From Abusing Tax Loopholes Farm Land or Urban Blight? (DENVER) – A bill to close a loophole providing substantial give-aways to developers passed out of the House today 55-8-2. House Bill 1107, sponsored by Rep. [...]
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HB10-1202: Primavera Bill Bringing Affordable Chemo Choices for Patients Passes Final House Vote
08 February 2010
State Representative Dianne Primavera’s (D-Broomfield) House Bill 1202 will require health insurance plans to cover oral chemotherapy treatments when medically necessary, as determined by a patient's doctor. The bipartisan bill passed a final vote in the House today 53-10, with 2 excused.
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HB10-1059: Gagliardi Bill Helping Foster Kids Get Driver’s Licenses Passes Final House Vote
08 February 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 8, 2010 For more information: Courtney Law COLORADO HOUSE MAJORITY COMMUNICATIONS STATE CAPITOL Gagliardi Bill Helping Foster Kids Get Driver’s Licenses Passes Final House Vote (Denver) – Representative Sara Gagliardi’s (D-Arvada) bill to help foster kids get a driver’s license easier, successfully passed a final reading in the House today 63-0, with 2 excused. [...]
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HB10-1203: Kerr Bill Helping Small Business Employees Get Life Insurance Passes Initial House Vote
08 February 2010
Rep. Andy Kerr (D-Lakewood) is looking out for small businesses and their employees with House Bill 1203. His bill allows sole proprietors and small businesses to provide group life insurance coverage to their employees. The bill passed an initial vote in the House today.
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HB10-1131: ‘No Child Left Inside’ Bill In House Education on Monday
07 February 2010
Tomorrow, the Lt Governor will testify in the House Education Committee in support of Rep. Scanlan's bill that will establish an environmental literacy plan and a grant program to help kids reconnect with nature.
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Speaker Terrance Carroll To Host Boy Scouts Tribute At Capitol
06 February 2010
On MONDAY February 8, 2010, the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), a delegation of young men and women embodying the goals of Scouting and exemplifying the Scout Oath and Law will present the BSA’s 2009 achievements and 2010 goals during its Report to the State at the Colorado State Capitol hosted by Speaker of the House Terrance D. Carroll.
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SB10-109: AG Suthers Issues Statement Outlining Marijuana-Bill Concerns
05 February 2010
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers released a letter to members of the Colorado Assembly today summarizing his position on medical marijuana legislation, which is scheduled to be presented before a House committee next week.
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