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Senate Republicans’ Statement on Israel

Senate Republicans’ Statement on Israel

DENVER – In response to the recent attacks against Israel, the Colorado Senate Republican Caucus has issued the following statement: “The heinous attack on the people of Israel, and by extension all of us who stand with them, must be understood for what it is –– evil....

Leader Lundeen on the Signing of Senate Bill 303 

Leader Lundeen on the Signing of Senate Bill 303 

DENVER – Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen (R - Monument) has issued the following statement on the signing of Senate Bill 303, a rushed and ill-conceived democrat bill concerning property taxes. “Introduced at the last possible minute. Signed at an undisclosed...

Senate Republicans Respond to Democrats’ Last Minute Property Tax Bill

Senate Republicans Respond to Democrats’ Last Minute Property Tax Bill

DENVER – Colorado homeowners are bracing for what could be the largest tax increase in Colorado history following last week’s property valuation announcement from county assessors. Beginning next year, Colorado homeowners can expect their property taxes to increase by...

Public Safety swatting bill passes unanimously in Senate

Public Safety swatting bill passes unanimously in Senate

DENVER – Senator Van Winkle’s public safety swatting bill unanimously passed in the Senate. Senate Bill 249 will make the practice of falsely reporting an active shooter situation a class 6 felony. The bill will also classify a false emergency call that results in...

GOP Government Transparency Bill Passed in the Senate

GOP Government Transparency Bill Passed in the Senate

DENVER – Today, Senator Kirkmeyer’s government transparency bill, Senate Bill 23-053, passed unanimously in the Colorado State Senate. Senate Bill 23-053 will guarantee public employees the right to speak freely regarding terms of their employment by prohibiting the...

Senator Pelton’s Public Safety Bill Passes in the Senate

Senator Pelton’s Public Safety Bill Passes in the Senate

DENVER – Yesterday, Senator Byron Pelton’s bill to improve public safety and combat illegal drugs sales passed in the Senate. Senate Bill 23-109 will treat all illegal drug sales that result in a death as a Class 1 felony.  Drug overdoses in the state of Colorado...

Democrats vote to limit womens’ choices over bi-partisan opposition

Democrats vote to limit womens’ choices over bi-partisan opposition

DENVER – Today, against bi-partisan opposition, Senate Democrats passed three abortion bills through the Colorado State Senate which limit the choices of women facing difficult circumstances. Senate Bill 188 identifies a problem that it doesn’t solve and instead...

Democrats Pass Gun Control Bills Against Bipartisan Opposition

Democrats Pass Gun Control Bills Against Bipartisan Opposition

DENVER – Democrats passed three gun-control bills through the Colorado Senate today over bipartisan opposition.  Senate Bill 23-168 allows for firearms industry members to be held liable in civil court for misuse of their products or services. Senate Bill 23-169...

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