Joint Press Release: Buckner, Cooke Team Up on Bipartisan Community Safety Investment Act to Tackle Crime, Create a Safer Colorado

by Senate GOP | Mar 7, 2022 | Press Release

DENVER– On Wednesday, March 2nd, Senator Janet Buckner (D- Aurora) and Senator John Cooke (R- Greeley) introduced the Community Safety Investment Act to improve safety and address recruitment, retention, and training concerns in law enforcement agencies across the...

“Politics over Principles”: Property Ownership Fairness Act Killed by Democrats

by Senate GOP | Mar 2, 2022 | Press Release

DENVER– On Tuesday afternoon, Democrats in the State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee killed the Property Ownership Fairness Act (SB22-063), sponsored by Senator Larry Liston (R-Colorado Springs). The bill would have enabled property owners to seek “just...

Occupational Licensing Bill Passes – First “Commitment” Bill to Clear Senate

by Senate GOP | Mar 1, 2022 | Press Release

DENVER– This morning, Minority Leader Holbert’s (R-Douglas County) Senate Bill 22-116 unanimously passed in the Colorado State Senate. The bill changes the current law to allow an individual who has held a license, certification, registration, enrollment, or military...

Democrats Vote Against Children’s Education 

by Senate GOP | Feb 25, 2022 | Press Release

DENVER – On Thursday afternoon, Democrats killed Senate Bill 22-039 sponsored by Senator Paul Lundeen (R – Monument) and Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer (R – Weld County). The bill would have fully funded Colorado schools by eliminating the Budget...

Occupational Licensing Bill Advances – First Commitment Bill to Clear Senate Committee

by Senate GOP | Feb 23, 2022 | Press Release

DENVER – This afternoon, Senate Bill 22-116 cleared the Colorado Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee with unanimous support.  The bill, sponsored by Minority Leader Chris Holbert (R-Douglas County), will allow professionals licensed in another state...