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Statement from Senate Republican Leadership on SCR24-001
Denver – Senate Republican Leadership issued the following statement regarding Senate Concurrent Resolution 24-001: “We stand together united in principled condemnation of those who would perpetrate crimes against children and call out the evil inherent in sex...
Senate GOP Fights for Relief, School Safety, Infrastructure, Rural Colorado during 2024 Budget Debate
DENVER – This morning, the FY 2024-25 Colorado state budget, HB 24-1430, was passed in the Senate. The Colorado Senate Republicans proposed 31 amendments on various issues, with a key focus on enhancing school safety, supporting rural Colorado, building...
Colorado Voters to Decide if First Degree Murder Suspects Can be Held Without Bail
DENVER – Today in the state of Colorado, defendants charged with first degree murder can be released on bail. Thanks to initiatives championed by the Senate Republicans, this could soon change. Today, Senator Gardner’s HCR24-1002 and HB24-1225 passed unanimously in...
Republicans continue to cut red tape, expand healthcare access for Coloradans
As the cost of healthcare in Colorado remains exceptionally high, the Colorado Senate Republicans continue to fight to bring economic relief to the people of Colorado. Today, two bills, Senate Bill 24-018 and Senate Bill 24-010, were passed unanimously in the...
Senate GOP continues to fight for small business relief
DENVER – The Colorado Senate Republicans continue to lead the charge on delivering relief for Colorado’s small businesses. Today, Senate BIll 24-134 passed unanimously in the Senate. The bill encourages the development, and protects the operation of small businesses...
FACTS MATTER: The complete story on the full funding of Colorado’s education
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and Democrat legislators plan to stand on the west steps of the state capitol and take credit for the Republican-led effort to fully fund Colorado’s K-12 public education. Facts matter. For the past five years, the Colorado Senate...
Republican Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Passes in the Senate!
DENVER – Today, the Colorado State Senate passed Senator Byron Pelton’s anti-human trafficking bill, Senate Bill 24-035. The bill will increase the punishment for human trafficking crimes by redefining them as crimes of violence. The bill also lengthens the statute of...
Democrats Kill Property Tax Relief Bill
DENVER – As property taxes continue to skyrocket, the Senate Republicans are actively working to provide relief for the people of Colorado, while Senate Democrats remain preoccupied with engaging in partisan politics. Today, Democrats in the Senate Finance...
Democrats kill GOP Clean Energy Bill
DENVER— Last night, anti-science democrats in the Senate Transportation and Energy committee killed Senate Bill 24-039, a bill that would have promoted the development of safe, clean, and reliable nuclear energy in Colorado. The bill, championed by Senator Larry...
Minority Leader Paul Lundeen’s 2024 Opening Day Remarks
DENVER – Below is the transcript of Colorado Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen’s (R-Monument) speech on the opening day of the Second Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly. "Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Coloradans, thank you for being here. Dear...
Colorado Senate Republicans will fight for relief for Coloradans in 2024
By: Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen The people of Colorado are crying out for relief: Relief from burdensome taxes. Relief from overwhelming regulations choking small businesses and chasing big employers out of the state. Relief from a growing reality that state...
Senate Republican Leadership Responds to Illegal Cash Reserves
DENVER – This morning, the Colorado State Auditor announced that seven state agencies, including the Office of the Governor, are illegally holding tens of millions of dollars in excess cash reserves. In response, the Colorado Senate Republican Leadership issues the...