DENVER – This afternoon, the Senate Democrats once again made it clear they don’t care about the economic hardships their policies created and reaffirmed their refusal to provide relief to Colorado families.

In the Senate State Affairs Committee this afternoon, Senator Scott Bright presented his Senate Bill 117, which would have cut the price of gasoline by up to 20% and would have saved the average Colorado family over $440 per year on the cost of transportation. Unfortunately, Democrats killed the bill along party lines.

“To say I’m disappointed in my Democrat colleagues is an understatement,” Senator Bright said. “The cost of energy in our state has been crushing Coloradans’ budgets- Coloradans deserve better. My simple bill would have reeled in the overgrown government and left more money in Coloradans’ pockets. I only wish my Democrat colleagues cared as much about Coloradans’ financial well being as they do about filling the coffers of the state government.” 

Senator Bright’s bill would have given Colorado families much needed relief by eliminating fees currently levied on every gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel. The bill would have also eliminated fees on passenger ride-share services, short-term vehicle rentals, and fees levied on new tires. Finally, the bill would have reduced the cost of gasoline for most Coloradans by using existing enterprise funds to create a rebate program. 

Senate Bill 117 is one of the multiple bills presented by the Senate Republicans that will save Coloradans thousands of dollars per year. Other bills will save Colorado families thousands in housing costs, grocery and utility bills costs, and reduce the general costs of living by cutting regulations.

Learn more about the 2025 Senate Republican Legislative Package here.