Caucus Positions Prohibited

It is fairly common in Colorado that well-intentioned advocates from outside the Colorado Capitol become frustrated with the leader(s) of their party caucus for failing to enforce ‘party discipline’. One or more members of a given caucus might have sponsored a bill,...

Who Has What Power in Each Chamber?

From statehood in 1876 until 1974, the lieutenant governor of Colorado served as president of the Colorado Senate. During that time, the role of lieutenant governor was similar to that of the Vice President of the United States, who serves as president of the United...
Simpson’s Water Resource Bill Passes in the Senate

Republicans Unveil Bi-Partisan Auto Theft Bill

DENVER – Today, Senator Bob Gardner (R – Colorado Springs) joined fellow lawmakers at the State Capitol to unveil Senate Bill 23-097, a bi-partisan bill aimed at addressing Colorado’s ongoing auto theft crisis.  The bill will make all auto theft a felony,...
Simpson’s Water Resource Bill Passes in the Senate

DEMOCRATS KILL TEACHER TAX CREDIT BILL

DENVER – Today, Colorado Senate Democrats killed Senate Bill 23-030, which would have created a state income tax credit for Colorado teachers to use for their classroom expenses. This bill, sponsored by Senator Janice Rich (R – Grand Junction) and Representative...