Legislation to Create More Affordable Home Ownership Opportunities Passes SB26-040 would update the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program to better meet the needs of hardworking Coloradans

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“Homeownership is a cornerstone of economic stability and wealth building for hardworking people, and our bill uses existing tools to make homebuying a more realistic goal for Coloradans.” - Rep. Lesley Smith

“Our bipartisan legislation will help more hardworking Coloradans qualify for down payments and other financial assistance to save Coloradans money on housing.” - Rep. Katie Stewart

House Passes McCluskie Bill to Connect Coloradans to Good-Paying Jobs The House today passed a bipartisan bill, sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie, to better connect students and workers with the resources they need for good-paying jobs.

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“From the classroom to the workforce, Colorado is focused on fostering strong, affordable pathways and partnerships that make it easier for Coloradans to secure the career of their dreams.” - Speaker Julie McCluskie

The House passed 2️⃣ bills today that would:
👩🏽‍🎓 Connect students and workers with the resources they need to secure good-paying jobs
🏡 Update the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program to create more affordable home ownership opportunities

House Advances Bill to Fight Back Against Federal Attempts to Steamroll Colorado’s Energy Future The House today passed HB26-1226 on a preliminary vote to fight back against federal mandates that force coal plants set to retire to stay operational, which will drive up costs to ratepayers and hind...

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"Our bill protects consumers from Trump’s war on clean energy and destructive energy cost increases while keeping us on track to meet our climate goals." - Rep. @repfroe.bsky.social

"There is consensus among the Colorado Attorney General, environmental organizations, and the operators of the Craig Unit 1 power plant that forcing coal plants to stay online will increase utility costs for Coloradans." - Rep. Willford.

HB26-1226 has advanced!

This bill would fight back against federal mandates that force coal plants set to retire to stay operational, which will drive up costs to ratepayers and hinder Colorado’s clean energy future.

“Our bipartisan bill would create more opportunities to build wildlife crossings, saving lives and protecting Colorado wildlife.” - Speaker Julie McCluskie

Committee Passes Bill to Improve Road Safety, Reduce Costs and Fund Wildlife Crossings The House Finance Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to prevent wildlife collisions and improve road safety. The Wildlife Collision Prevention Act, also sponsored by Rep. Rick Taggart, R-Gr...

The House Finance Committee just passed Speaker Julie McCluskie's bipartisan bill to:
🚗 Protect road users
💵 Reduce costs
🦌 Prevent wildlife deaths

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"To the families and survivors who carry this weight every single day, your community has not forgotten." - Rep. Lieder.

Rep. Lieder and Assistant Minority Leader Winter request a moment of silence to honor the 13 lives lost in the Columbine High School shooting.

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27 years ago, Colorado was shaken by the tragic Columbine High School shooting. Today, we remember the victims, their families and all those impacted by senseless gun violence.

Legislation to Support Students Advances Bills would expand awareness about mental health and concussions and save students money on college-level courses

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"Colorado’s higher education institutions are top-notch, and this legislation makes it easier for high school students to take advantage of concurrent enrollment." -Rep. @lesleysmith56.bsky.social.

"Colorado Democrats are committed to strengthening Colorado’s K-12 education system, and these bills meet the needs of our students to help them be successful." - Rep. Hamrick

HB26-1078 and SB26-060 have advanced!

These student-centered bills expand no-cost college-level courses to high school students and spread awareness about mental health and concussions.

Committee Passes Bill to Expand Access to Abortion Care for College Students The House Education Committee today passed legislation to make reproductive health care, including abortion, more accessible to Colorado’s college students.

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"Reproductive health care is health care, and this bill meets college students where they are to improve access to abortion medication." - Rep. @kennynguyen.bsky.social.

"From shield laws to protect patients and providers, to enshrining the right to an abortion in our constitution – Colorado is a blueprint for safeguarding reproductive health care in a post-Dobbs era," - Rep. @replorenagarcia.bsky.social.

✅ HB26-1335 passed committee!

Rep. @replorenagarcia.bsky.social & @kennynguyen.bsky.social bill would make reproductive health care, including abortion, more accessible to Colorado’s college students.

“We’re making changes to the health care, legal and justice systems to prevent the retraumatization of survivors and make it easier for survivors to seek justice.” - Rep. Jenny Willford

“This bill makes a number of changes around trauma-informed training, survivors’ rights and remote testimony to improve survivors’ experience as they navigate the health care and judicial systems.” - Rep. @repfroe.bsky.social

Bill to Support Survivors of Crimes Passes Committee SB26-095 would update Colorado law to improve transparency, strengthen survivor rights, and bolster trauma-informed procedures in court and law enforcement response

Reps. @repfroe.bsky.social and Jenny Willford just passed a bill in committee to improve trauma-informed practices and strengthen survivor rights. Learn more ⤵
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Today we passed HJR26-1027 to honor Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust, along with 5 million others targeted by Nazi ideology. We remember them and honor the survivors who carried these stories forward.

“Our bill would make necessary adjustments to the program so it can support Coloradans as intended and make homeownership a reality for more hardworking people.” - Rep. Lesley Smith

“This bipartisan bill makes the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program more responsive to the needs of our communities, especially in Colorado mountain towns like mine, where working people struggle to find affordable housing.” - Rep. Katie Stewart

Legislation to Create More Affordable Home Ownership Opportunities Passes Committee SB26-040 would modernize the Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program to better meet the needs of hardworking Coloradans

Reps. Katie Stewart and Lesley Smith just passed a bill in committee to update a Prop 123 program to allow more hardworking Coloradans to qualify for down payment help and other financial assistance 🏠

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