Postponed Indefinitely

In the Colorado legislative process, once a bill has been introduced, it must continue through that process unless a motion is approved to remove that bill from that process. Our legislative process exists according to a calendar and everything that occurs during a...

Understanding the Colorado Veto Process

When the President of the United States receives a bill from Congress, our federal legislature, the President can sign that bill into law, veto the bill, or derail the bill by taking no action. Under that federal process, if the President decides to take no action,...

Understanding Voice Votes

Observers of proceedings in the Colorado House and Senate chambers will routinely witness members voting by voice on various motions. When conducting voice votes, the presiding officer will direct those in favor of a motion to say “Aye” or “Yes” and for those opposed...