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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...
$500M in School Funding Stripped from State Budget
DENVER – Last night, the Democrat-controlled Conference Committee on HB22-1329, the state budget, or Long Bill, rejected an amendment that appropriated $503,267,250 to fully fund Colorado’s education system by paying off the Budget Stabilization Factor without raising...
Republicans Stay Committed to Fighting for Affordability, Public Safety, and Educational Choice in State Budget Debate
DENVER– This morning, the state budget, HB22-1329, passed on third reading in the Senate. The bill will now proceed to a conference committee where amendments adopted during the legislative process will be considered. During yesterday’s debate on the bill,...
Geothermal Energy Bill Passes in the Senate
DENVER– Today, Senate Bill 22-118, Encouraging the use of Geothermal Energy Use, passed the Senate on third readings. The legislation, Sponsored by Senator Woodward (R - Loveland) and Senator Hinrichsen (D - Pueblo) will change the current statute to promote the use...
Democrats Kill Energy Development Joint Resolution
DENVER– This afternoon, Democrats in the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee killed Senate Joint Resolution 22-008 concerning Colorado Energy Development. The Resolution, sponsored by Senators Sonnenberg (R - Sterling) and Cooke (R -...
Colorado Senate Republicans United in Opposition to HB22-1279
DENVER-- The fifteen members of the Colorado Senate Republican caucus have each independently reached the decision to stand in opposition to House Bill 22-1279. The bill seeks to make Colorado the most radical abortion state in the Union. Should it pass, the...