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Colorado Senate Republicans renew call for special session following the loss of Proposition HH
DENVER – Following last night’s resounding defeat of Proposition HH, Colorado Senate Republicans pressed forward with their effort to provide meaningful tax relief to the people of Colorado, and once again called on Governor Jared Polis to convene a special...
Senate Republican Leadership Respond to the Governor’s Budget Requests
DENVER – The Colorado Republican Senate Leadership has issued the following comments concerning Governor Jared Polis’ FY 2024-2025 budget requests: “After years of Republican demands that we fully fund students—instead of growing state government, we are glad to see...
Republicans unveil tax relief proposals, renew call for a special session
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate and House Republicans unveiled legislative solutions to address Colorado’s skyrocketing property taxes and renewed the request for Governor Jared Polis to convene a special legislative session. Colorado homeowners are currently...
Senator Mark Baisley helps lead Colorado to designation as Tech Hub by US Department of Commerce
DENVER – Thanks to Republican leadership in promoting local tech manufacturing, the US Department of Commerce has named Colorado a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub). The designation provides federal funding for the purpose of further developing...
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....
Senate GOP Calls on Governor Polis to Convene a Special Legislative Session
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate Republicans called upon Governor Jared Polis to convene a special legislative session to address two immediate crises the people of Colorado are facing: the release of violent criminals back onto the streets, and skyrocketing...
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
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
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...
Republicans fight for public safety, mental health, and rural Colorado during budget debate
DENVER – This morning, the state budget, SB23-214, was passed in the Senate. During yesterday’s debate on the bill, Colorado Senate Republicans offered substantial amendments largely addressing public safety, mental health, and the prosperity of rural communities;...
Democrats continue to pass gun control bills despite bipartisan opposition
DENVER – Bipartisan opposition wasn’t enough to stop the democrat majority from passing more gun control legislation that will put vulnerable Coloradans’ safety at risk. This morning, democrats in the Colorado State Senate passed House Bill 23-1219, which establishes...
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...