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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...
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...
Democrats Reject Republican Tax Relief, Pass Bills That Still Raid TABOR
DENVER – Today, the Colorado General Assembly concluded a special legislative session that failed to provide honest property tax relief, or expand protections to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Refund dollars for the people of Colorado, and instead sent legislation to the...
Colorado Senate Republicans renew call for special session following the loss of Proposition HH
DENVER – Following last night’s resounding defeat of Proposition HH, Colorado Senate Republicans pressed forward with their effort to provide meaningful tax relief to the people of Colorado, and once again called on Governor Jared Polis to convene a special...
Senate Republican Leadership Respond to the Governor’s Budget Requests
DENVER – The Colorado Republican Senate Leadership has issued the following comments concerning Governor Jared Polis’ FY 2024-2025 budget requests: “After years of Republican demands that we fully fund students—instead of growing state government, we are glad to see...
Republicans unveil tax relief proposals, renew call for a special session
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate and House Republicans unveiled legislative solutions to address Colorado’s skyrocketing property taxes and renewed the request for Governor Jared Polis to convene a special legislative session. Colorado homeowners are currently...
Senator Mark Baisley helps lead Colorado to designation as Tech Hub by US Department of Commerce
DENVER – Thanks to Republican leadership in promoting local tech manufacturing, the US Department of Commerce has named Colorado a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub). The designation provides federal funding for the purpose of further developing...
Senate Republicans’ Statement on Israel
DENVER – In response to the recent attacks against Israel, the Colorado Senate Republican Caucus has issued the following statement: “The heinous attack on the people of Israel, and by extension all of us who stand with them, must be understood for what it is –– evil....
Senate GOP Calls on Governor Polis to Convene a Special Legislative Session
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate Republicans called upon Governor Jared Polis to convene a special legislative session to address two immediate crises the people of Colorado are facing: the release of violent criminals back onto the streets, and skyrocketing...
Leader Lundeen on the Signing of Senate Bill 303
DENVER – Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen (R - Monument) has issued the following statement on the signing of Senate Bill 303, a rushed and ill-conceived democrat bill concerning property taxes. “Introduced at the last possible minute. Signed at an undisclosed...
Senate Republicans Respond to Democrats’ Last Minute Property Tax Bill
DENVER – Colorado homeowners are bracing for what could be the largest tax increase in Colorado history following last week’s property valuation announcement from county assessors. Beginning next year, Colorado homeowners can expect their property taxes to increase by...
Public Safety swatting bill passes unanimously in Senate
DENVER – Senator Van Winkle’s public safety swatting bill unanimously passed in the Senate. Senate Bill 249 will make the practice of falsely reporting an active shooter situation a class 6 felony. The bill will also classify a false emergency call that results in...

