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Senate Republicans Succeed in Delivering Even More Property Tax Relief for Coloradans
DENVER– This week, the Colorado Senate Republicans returned to the state capitol and succeeded in delivering even more property tax relief for the people of Colorado. Thanks to efforts spearheaded by Ranking JBC Member Barbara Kirkmeyer, House Bill 24B-1001 will...
Statement from Senate Republican Leadership on the Upcoming Property Tax Special Session
DENVER– The Colorado Senate Republican leadership issues the following statement in response to the call for a Special Legislative Session to address property taxes. “During this year’s legislative session, we succeeded in bringing the people of Colorado the largest...
Lundeen Appoints Jason Helland as Caucus Chief of Staff
DENVER – Today, Senate Minority Paul Leader (R - Monument) announced the appointment of Jason Helland as Chief of Staff for the Colorado Senate Republican Caucus. “We are excited that Jason Helland will be taking over as the new Chief of Staff,” said Leader...
Statement from Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen on the Signing of SB24-210
Today Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-210, an elections bill, into law. SB210 was presented to the legislature as a technical bill to prepare for the 2024 election. Opponents of the bill identified a number of reasons to oppose the legislation. “I voted against...
Republicans Save Coloradans Billions of Dollars During 2024 Session
DENVER— Today, Colorado Senate Republicans delivered a package of tax relief totaling almost $2 billion for small businesses, ranchers, and the taxpayers of Colorado. The combination of income tax rate cuts, property tax relief, and targeted tax credits will benefit...
Senate Republicans Lead Passage of $1.3 Billion Property Tax Reduction
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate passed a historic property tax bill that will reduce property taxes by $1.3 billion and make permanent tax cuts on both residential and commercial property taxes. Led by Ranking Joint Budget Committee Member Senator Barbara...
Largest Tax Cut in Colorado History Introduced
The biggest income tax cut in Colorado history is the latest push from the Senate Republicans to bring financial relief for the people of Colorado. Today, Senate Bill 24-228, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Paul Lundeen was introduced. It will put about $450...
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...