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Senate Republicans Respond to Polis’ Lifting of Emergency Order
DENVER – Following Governor Jared Polis’ announcement that the public health emergency would come to an end today, Senate Republican Leadership offered the following statements: “This is something we’ve been advocating for on behalf of our constituents for some time...
Budget Surprise: Republican Amendments Make a Splash
DENVER - Today, Republicans in the Colorado State Senate offered constructive, bipartisan amendments in an effort to refocus state dollars on the priorities of everyday Coloradans. Below is a summary of the most impactful amendments, alongside commentary from...
Democrats Close the Curtains on Transparency
DENVER - This afternoon, Senate Democrats voted to postpone Senate Bill 21-023 indefinitely in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill - sponsored by State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer (R-Weld County) - was inspired by recent revelations in the media of the use of...
Democrats Move to Free Criminals, Simultaneously Create More of Them
DENVER – In a double-header, marathon hearing, Democrats on the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee decided that logic and reason were no longer in fashion, prompting them to move both Senate Bills 21-062 and 21-078 further along in the legislative process. SB21-062 –...
Minority Leaders Holbert and McKean Address Republican Priorities for Stimulus Funds
DENVER – Tomorrow, March 5th, Senate Minority Leader Holbert and House Minority Leader McKean will hold a joint press availability to address Republican priorities for Colorado’s stimulus funds. WHO: Senator Chris Holbert (R-Douglas County) & Representative...
Civics Bill Passes First Hurdle
DENVER – Senate Bill 21-067 moved forward in the legislative process after passing the Colorado Senate Education Committee in a near-unanimous vote this afternoon. The bill, sponsored by Senator Don Coram (R-Montrose), would establish curriculum standards for Colorado...
Leader Holbert’s Opening Day Speech
DENVER - Below is a transcript of the speech that Minority Leader Chris Holbert gave on the opening day of the 1st Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly: "Mr. President, Mr. Majority Leader, members of the Colorado Senate, families and guests: With the start of...
Colorado Senate Republicans Respond to Events in Washington D.C.
DENVER - In response to the eruption of violence in Washington D.C. - and specifically at the United States Capitol - members of the Colorado Senate Republicans have released the following statements: Minority Leader Chris Holbert: "As we prepare for the 2021 Colorado...
Senate Republican Leader Chris Holbert Announces Committee Assignments for the 73rd General Assembly
DENVER -- Today, Colorado Senate Republican Leader Chris Holbert (R-Douglas County) announced committee assignments for the Senate Republican Caucus during the 73rd General Assembly of the State of Colorado. “These appointments represent a wide breadth of experience...
Senate and House Republicans Call for Special Session to Address Challenges in Access to Education During COVID-19
DENVER – Following an overwhelming outcry from Colorado parents regarding the future of their children’s education during the COVID-19 pandemic, Senate and House Republicans have penned a letter to Governor Jared Polis, requesting a special session to tackle the...
Senate Republicans Respond to Governor Polis’ Abuse of Power
REMOTE LOCATIONS ACROSS COLORADO - In hearing the news of Governor Jared Polis' decision to unilaterally allocate $1.6 billion in CARES Act funds from the federal government, members of the Senate Republican caucus released the following statements: From Senator Bob...
Republican Lawmakers Submit Brief to Supreme Court Regarding Interrogatory
DENVER – On Tuesday, all 40 Republican Senators and Representatives in the Colorado General Assembly submitted a brief supporting the Colorado Constitution’s limitation of the legislative session to 120 consecutive calendar days, challenging the notion that somehow...