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Bill to Create Rural Opportunity Office Passes in Committee
DENVER– This morning Senator Janice Rich’s (R - Grand Junction) bi-partisan bill SB23-006, Creation of the Rural Opportunity Office, passed unanimously in the Senate Business, Labor, & Technology committee. The bill will codify the Rural Opportunity Office...
Colorado Senate Republicans Welcome Senator Perry Will to the Caucus
DENVER– Today, Senator Perry Will (R - New Castle) was sworn into the Colorado State Senate, representing district SD5. Senator Will was selected by a vacancy committee following the recent resignation of Senator Bob Rankin. “We are incredibly grateful to have...
Minority Leader Paul Lundeen’s 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 First Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly. “Mr. President, Mr. Majority Leader, colleagues, families, guests here in the Capitol,...
Colorado Senate Republicans Announce 2023 Committee Assignments
DENVER– Today, Senator Paul Lundeen (R - Monument) announced committee assignments for the Senate Republican Caucus during the 74th General Assembly of the State of Colorado. “We are fortunate to have a caucus with a wide array of experience and expertise,” Senator...
PRESS RELEASE: Senate Republicans Hold Leadership Elections Following the Resignation of Senator Bob Rankin
DENVER – Today, the Senate Minority Caucus held leadership elections following the recent resignation of JBC member Senator Bob Rankin (R - Carbondale). The Colorado Senate Republicans elected Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer (R - Weld County) to serve on the Joint Budget...
Senator Bob Rankin Announces his Resignation
DENVER– This morning, Senator Bob Rankin (R - Carbondale) announced his resignation from the Colorado State Senate, effective January 10th. Senator Rankin was appointed to serve in the State Senate in 2019 and reelected in 2020, having first been elected to the State...
Colorado Senate Republicans Elect New Leadership
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate Republicans held their caucus leadership elections for the 74th General Assembly. Colorado Senate Republicans elected the following positions: Minority Leader: Paul Lundeen (R - Monument) Assistant Minority Leader: Bob Gardner (R -...
Statement from Minority Leader Cooke on the passing of Representative Hugh McKean
DENVER — Minority Leader John Cooke (R – Greeley) has issued the following statement regarding the sudden passing of Representative Hugh McKean. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rep. Hugh McKean. Hugh was a leader, a friend, and a good man....
Statement from Minority Leader Cooke Regarding Senator Priola’s Party Change
DENVER — Minority Leader John Cooke (R - Greeley) has issued the following statement regarding Senator Priola’s party change: “Perhaps we should not be surprised by Sen Priola's announcement today that he is now a Democrat. For the last several sessions he voted with...
Senate Republican Caucus Elects New Leadership
DENVER– Tonight, the Colorado Senate Republican caucus elected a new leadership team. The Colorado Republicans elected Senator John Cooke (R - Greeley) as the new Minority Leader, and Senator Bob Gardner (R - Colorado Springs) as the new Assistant Minority Leader. The...
Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert Announces His Resignation
DENVER– This morning, Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert (R - Douglas County) announced his resignation from the State Senate, effective midnight, Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. In preparation for his resignation, Senator Holbert will step down as Senate Minority...
Community Safety Investment Act Passes Unanimously in the Senate
DENVER– Today, Senate Bill 22-145, the Community Safety Investment Act, passed unanimously on third readings in the Senate. The bill is a bipartisan collaboration between Senator John Cooke (R - Greeley) and Senator Janet Buckner (D - Aurora). The bill will create...