DENVER – Colorado families can expect to save $4,500 per year once the Colorado Senate Republicans’ 2025 legislative agenda is passed.
Today at the Colorado State Capitol, the Senate Republican Caucus unveiled four bills that will repeal numerous costly fees and rollback several egregious regulations that have been imposed upon by the Democrats.
The four bills specifically address lowering the cost of housing, groceries & utility bills, transportation, and other costs associated with regulatory compliance.
The first bill, sponsored by Senator Lundeen, has the potential to save the average Colorado family $2,900 per year on housing costs by cutting burdensome bureaucratic red-tape and making reforms to existing Colorado laws.
“By reducing unnecessary costs and regulatory hurdles, this legislation enables developers to build the housing Colorado needs,” Senator Lundeen said at the press conference. “It frees landlords to provide affordable rental options and ensures that all Coloradans—whether they’re seniors, low-income families, or young professionals—can find a place to call home. This is not just about housing; it’s about securing the future of our communities.”
First, Senator Lundeen’s bill will make much needed reforms to Colorado’s construction defects laws, which have disincentives the construction of affordable housing. Next, the bill will repeal two previous Democrat bills (HB23-1120 and SB24-094) that have increased the rent prices in Colorado by increasing the costs associated with operating a rental property. Finally, the bill will require that all new energy codes adopted by municipalities be cost effective.
The second bill, sponsored by Senator Mark Baisley, has the potential to save Coloradans as much as $1,200 per year on grocery and utility costs by repealing excessive fees and making much needed changes to statute.
“While it may seem like some of these fees will only make a few dollars difference in the grand scheme of things, the reality is pennies add up,” Senator Baisley said at the press conference. “These fees have proven to be devastating on Coloradans’ budgets and, for the betterment of Colorado families, they must be repealed.”
Senator Baisley’s bill will repeal the state’s delivery fee, garbage disposal fee, shopping bag fee, and electric & gas energy fees created by Senate Bill 21-260, Senate Bill 19-192, House Bill 21-1162, and House Bill 19-1033 respectively. The bill paves the way for the development of safe modular nuclear energy development, which has the potential to halve Coloradans cost per kilowatt.
The third bill, sponsored by Senator Scott Bright, will increase Coloradans up to $450 per year in costs associated with transportation by repealing fees and creating a responsible rebate program to lower the cost of gas.
“This legislation is about making transportation affordable again for families, commuters, and businesses across our great state,” said Senator Bright at the press conference.
“These fees we will be repealing may seem minute and inconsequential, but over the course of the year, they total several hundred dollars per family. Once my bill is passed, Coloradans can expect to save over $400 per year. Let’s put money back in Coloradans’ pockets where it belongs.”
First, Senator Bright’s bill will eliminate fees Coloradans currently pay on fees on gasoline and diesel fuel, passenger ride fees, and short-term vehicle rental fees created by Senate Bill 21-260. It also repeals fees Colorans pay on new tires, created by Senate Bill 19-198. Finally, the bill will reduce the cost of gasoline per gallon by creating a rebate program using existing enterprise funds.
The fourth bill, championed by Senator Janice Rich, will make critical and necessary cuts to excessive bureaucratic red tape, bringing down costs for Colorado families across numerous fronts.
“Overall, these regulations may seem like small hurdles that our state’s business must face, but ultimately these regulations translate into higher costs for consumers, and less money in Colorado families bank accounts,” Senator Rich said. “That is why my bill is so important. Colorado families and Colorado businesses can no longer be weighed down with these crushing regulations. We must think of those families who are struggling to make ends meet, and we must give relief!”
Senator Rich’s bill will repeal fees and regulations created by Senate Bills 22-193, 20-204, and 20-218, as well as House Bills 22-1362 and 21-1198. These regulations have had rippling consequences across all industries that have crushed Colorado families’ economic prosperity.
The bills unveiled by the Colorado Senate Republicans today represent the latest in an ongoing effort by the Senate Republicans to deliver relief for the people of Colorado. Last year, the Senate Republicans succeeded in delivering over $1.75 billion in tax relief.
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