Colorado Senate Democrates Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 6, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

Committee Unanimously Approves Legislation to Establish Colorado’s Regulatory Framework on Automated Decision-Making Technology

DENVER, CO – Today the Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee unanimously approved Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senate President James Coleman’s, D-Denver, legislation to establish Colorado’s regulatory framework on …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

Legislation to Increase Firefighter Cancer Benefits Passes Senate Committee

DENVER, CO – The Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee today passed legislation to expand cancer coverage for firefighters. SB26-184, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senator Matt Ball, D-Denver, would expand …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 04:49 GMT

Committee Approves Bill to Connect Coloradans to Well-Paying Jobs

DENVER, CO – The Senate Education Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County, to better connect students and workers with the resources they need to secure well-paying jobs. “The programs we’ve built to help …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 04:49 GMT

JOINT RELEASE: Gov Signs Bipartisan Bill to Protect the Financial Security of “Kidfluencers”

DENVER, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed bipartisan legislation into law to protect the financial security and right to privacy of minors who appear in monetized online content. “In a digital age, we need to be doing more to prioritize the safety and …

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Published on May 4, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

Bill to Safeguard Colorado’s Gold Standard Elections Passes Senate

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed legislation to uphold the integrity of Colorado’s gold standard election system. HB26-1113, sponsored by Senators Katie Wallace, D-Longmont, and Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, would make necessary modifications and updates …

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Published on May 4, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

Bill to Promote EV Battery Recycling Clears Senate

DENVER, CO – Legislation to promote responsible recycling, reusing, and managing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at the end of a vehicle’s life passed the Senate today. SB26-003, sponsored by Senator Katie Wallace, D-Longmont, and Assistant Majority …

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Published on May 2, 2026 - 01:36 GMT

Legislation to Establish Colorado’s Regulatory Framework on Automated Decision-Making Technology Introduced in Senate

DENVER, CO – Today Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senate President James Coleman, D-Denver, introduced legislation to establish Colorado’s regulatory framework on automated decision-making technology (ADMT) when it is used to make …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Mobile Home Park Protections Bill Advances

DENVER, CO – The Senate Local Government and Housing Committee yesterday advanced legislation to make mobile home park sales more fair and transparent. HB26-1224, sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Senator Dylan …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Bill to Lower Emergency Health Care Costs, Sustain Rural EMS Passes Committee Unanimously

DENVER, CO – Legislation to strengthen Emergency Medical Services (EMS), especially in rural communities, passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously yesterday. HB26-1069, sponsored by Senator Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, would …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Worker Protection Act Passes Senate

DENVER, CO – Today, May Day, the Senate passed the “Worker Protection Act” to make it easier for workers to form a union. HB26-1005, sponsored by Senators Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, and Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, would update the Colorado Labor Peace Act …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

Senate Approves Bill to Update the Front Range Passenger Rail District to Pave the Way for Future Progress

DENVER, CO – Legislation to make narrowly targeted updates to advance the Front Range Passenger Rail project, a train line that would connect communities from Fort Collins to Pueblo, passed the Senate today. SB26-172, sponsored by Senate President Pro …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 00:38 GMT

Bill to Expand Local Government Access to Affordable Housing Clears Senate

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Matt Ball, D-Denver, to expand local government access to affordable housing funds. “Under current Proposition 123 rules, even the most proactive local governments can’t meet production …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 00:38 GMT

Senate Approves Bill to Increase Data Privacy, Protect Vulnerable Workers

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, and Adrienne Benavidez, D-Commerce City, to increase data privacy and protect vulnerable workers’ critical identification documents from being confiscated …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 04:55 GMT

Committee Advances Bill to Fight Back Against Federal Coal Mandates

DENVER, CO –The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee today passed legislation to fight back against federal mandates that force aging coal plants to stay operational, which will drive up costs to ratepayers and hinder Colorado’s clean energy future. …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 04:55 GMT

Committee Approves Bill to Save Students Money

DENVER, CO – The Senate Education Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, to expand access to low- and no-cost college-level courses for high school students. “Concurrent enrollment classes accelerate student …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Senate Approves Bill to Improve Traffic Safety Around Schools

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, to improve traffic safety standards around schools. “School zones are not properly or clearly defined, and this confusion has put …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Senate Approves 2026 School Finance Act

DENVER, CO – Today the Senate voted to approve the 2026 School Finance Act, sponsored by Senator Chris Kolker, D-Centennial. “As Chair of the Senate Education Committee, upholding our promise to Colorado students, teachers, and schools is my number one …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Bill to Make Property Insurance More Affordable Clears Senate

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed legislation to stabilize Colorado’s homeowners insurance market and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. SB26-155, sponsored by Senators Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, and Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, would create a …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 23:12 GMT

Bill to Update the Front Range Passenger Rail District to Pave the Way for Future Progress Passes Committee

DENVER, CO – Legislation to make narrowly targeted updates to advance the Front Range Passenger Rail project, a train line that would connect communities from Fort Collins to Pueblo, passed the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee yesterday. SB26- …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 23:12 GMT

“Conversion Therapy” Accountability Bill Passes Committee

DENVER, CO – Legislation sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Senator Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, to allow Coloradans to pursue a civil cause of action for damages related to “conversion therapy” passed the …

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