Author: Marissa Ventrelli
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Gov. Polis unveils plan aimed at cutting Colorado home insurance costs by up to $800 a year
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Gov. Jared Polis and Division of Insurance Commissioner Mike Conway unveiled a “roadmap” on Thursday that they say will save the average Coloradan $800 a year on homeowner’s insurance. Colorado has some of the highest homeowners’ insurance rates in the country, according to the National Association of Realtors. While premiums nationwide increased by about 58%…
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Bill prohibiting Colorado legislators from holding multiple elected offices heads to governor’s desk
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A bill that would prohibit members of the General Assembly from holding multiple offices narrowly passed through the House on Wednesday, clearing its path to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 059, sponsored by Democratic Sens. Matt Ball, D-Denver, and Lisa Cutter, and Rep. Mandy Lindsay, passed on a 26-9 vote in the Senate. In the…
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Colorado data‑privacy bill fails after sponsors shift it to a ballot measure
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A Colorado bill aimed at restricting law enforcement and private companies from purchasing personal data without a warrant failed to advance Wednesday after a 6–5 vote in the House Judiciary Committee. The proposal, originally titled the “Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act,” had drawn rare support from groups that seldom agree on policy, including…
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Inmates will get $100, 30-day bus pass upon release under this Colorado proposal
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A measure working its way through the Colorado legislature seeks to provide all inmates money, a transit pass and identification upon release from Department of Corrections facilities. Proponents, including former prisoners, said it will reduce recidivism and provide people with the tools necessary to rebuild their lives. The measure, if enacted into law, would cost…
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Colorado Democratic bill would allow lawsuits against federal officials, drawing warnings from local critics
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Colorado Democrats are considering a bill that would let people sue federal, state, and local officials for alleged constitutional violations — a change supporters say would check government power but critics warn could trigger a surge of lawsuits against public employees. Senate Bill 176 would allow individuals who have been subjected to a “deprivation of…
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Colorado lawmakers push limits on data-driven pricing as critics push back
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Colorado lawmakers are weighing a proposal to restrict the use of algorithms in setting prices and wages, as advocates warn the technology enables hidden discrimination while business groups argue the bill overreaches and interferes with legitimate data‑driven practices. House Bill 1210 would prohibit using a “price or wage setting algorithm” to determine the amount charged…
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Proposal to ban appointed Colorado legislators from serving in next term fails to advance
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For the third year in a row, lawmakers have struck down a proposal that would have prohibited members of the Colorado General Assembly who were appointed through a vacancy committee from serving in the term immediately after. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, the referral would have put the question on the November ballot…
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Colorado lawmakers push reforms for handling defendants deemed incompetent
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Colorado lawmakers from both parties are backing a bill that would reshape how the state handles defendants found incompetent to stand trial and unlikely to regain competency, aiming to fill long-standing gaps in treatment and placement. Sponsors of Senate Bill 149 are acting after a series of high‑profile incidents exposed serious gaps in how the…
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Democrats want Colorado colleges to provide abortion medication
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A bill proposing to require Colorado colleges and universities to provide abortion medication services cleared a legislative committee on Thursday. Advocates said the measure — which exempts religious-based institutions but applies to public, private, and community colleges — will improve access to abortion, while opponents argue it would force educational institutions to take a side…
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Colorado lawmakers cut newer programs to close $1.2 billion budget shortfall
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With Colorado facing a budget gap exceeding $1.2 billion, lawmakers are preparing to wind down or sharply reduce a slate of recently-created programs — from teacher training to wildfire mitigation — as they search for for savings across state government. While some of these newer programs will continue with reduced funding, others are being eliminated…