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“Politics over Principles”: Property Ownership Fairness Act Killed by Democrats
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
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
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 Stabilization Factor and...
Occupational Licensing Bill Advances – First Commitment Bill to Clear Senate Committee
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 to...
Anti-Science Democrats Nuke Nuke Bill
DENVER - On Thursday afternoon, anti-science Democrats killed Senate Bill 22-073 proposed by Senator Bob Rankin (R-Carbondale), which would’ve initiated a feasibility study on the prospect of bringing small, modular nuclear reactors to the State of Colorado. Despite...
School Safety Bill Defeated – Nuke Bill Lives (for now)
DENVER - This evening, Senate Bill 22-101 was defeated in the Colorado Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee while Senate Bill 22-073 was laid over for action only. — Senate Bill 22-101, sponsored by Senator Jim Smallwood (R-Parker), would have...
Liston: Seniors and veterans deserve a tax break
By State Senator Larry Liston There is a lot of talk this legislative session at the State Capitol about making Colorado a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. I am committed to advancing solutions this session to address the rising cost of living...
Democrats Kills Tax Cut for Disabled Veterans, Seniors
DENVER - Today, Democrats on the Colorado Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee killed an important piece of legislation that would have directly benefited Colorado disabled veterans and seniors. Senate Bill 22-093, by Senator Larry Liston (R-Colorado...
Sonnenberg: A bill to put your money back in your pocket
By Senator Jerry Sonnenberg & Representative Rod Pelton Over the past two years, we've once again been awed at the resilience and strength of the people of Colorado. Coloradans have dealt with fires, floods, storms, drought, a changing economy and a global...
If a good bill dies in a committee and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
DENVER - Today, Democrats in the Colorado State Senate killed two pieces of legislation that would have helped save Coloradans money, expand government transparency, and further expand the voice of voters. — Senate Bill 22-084, by Senator Bob Gardner...
Cooke: Bill would help make education in Colorado more affordable
By Senator John Cooke & Representative Janice Rich Parents, students, and teachers across the state have experienced firsthand some of the shortcomings in the educational system in Colorado. The decreasing quality of education in Colorado is a serious cause of...
Democrats are Lucy, We’re Charlie Brown
DENVER – This afternoon, Democrats on the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee in the Colorado State Senate axed two important pieces of legislation aiming to increase transparency and affordability alongside ensuring compassion in healthcare. Despite...