legislature
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The ‘people’s outlet’: How ballot initiatives shape Colorado policies
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For more than a century, Colorado voters have used the ballot box not just to elect leaders but also to make laws, shaping the state’s most defining policies through citizen-led initiatives. Those two avenues of policymaking — the first by legislators, the second by citizens — yet represent another point of tension that is inherent…
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Colorado legislators deny move to delete ‘tax increase’ language in ballot title in statewide publication
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Colorado legislators on Thursday rejected an attempt to change the title of a ballot measure in a widely disseminated publication in order to avoid mentioning that it would result in a tax increase for households with incomes above $300,000 a year. The proponent of the change argued that keeping “tax increase” in the measure’s title…
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‘Political theatre’ or necessary action? Colorado lawmakers weigh in on ‘divisive’ session
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While Democrats and Republicans clashed over the cause of an $800 million budget shortfall plaguing the Colorado state government, they agreed that the recently-concluded special session, which sought to solve that deficit, was one of the most “divisive” in years. On the one hand, Democrats insisted they got the work done. On the other hand,…
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Here is how Colorado’s corporate taxes will change
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Colorado tax policy currently is “coupled” with federal tax policy. What that means is when the federal government changes tax policy, Colorado’s policy automatically conforms to those changes. Changes to the federal tax code enacted through H.R. 1 resulted in the state losing $1.2 billion in income tax revenue, Democrats and state analysts said. Republicans…
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Need to catch up on Colorado’s special session? Here’s what happened this weekend
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Colorado legislators worked over the weekend to debate wolf funding, money for health insurance and inoculating Planned Parenthood — at least at the state level — from looming Medicaid cuts. Here’s what you need to know. Wolf funding One key question for legislators is whether to allow the use of any state dollars — regardless of the source…
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Colorado Special Session Day 2: Hints of compromise over governor’s authority to make cuts
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The Colorado House on Friday killed a measure introduced by Republicans that aims to curb the governor’s spending powers, but, given the unanimous 11-0 vote to do so, there are suggestions of a compromise. Joint Budget Committee members Rep. Rick Taggart and Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer had introduced the bill. Elsewhere, several House bills made their…
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New AI bill in Colorado would mandate disclosure of ‘non-human’ nature
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Not into chatting with chatbots? There’s a bill making its way through this week’s special session that sponsors say would increase transparency around how consumers interact with AI systems. Members of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee voted, 8-5, on Thursday to advance an amended House Bill 25B-1008, which seeks to protect consumers by…
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Pause new law on artificial intelligence, Colorado mayors urge lawmakers
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While filling the $800 million gap in the state budget is a significant part of the special session set to go underway this morning at the state Capitol, the battle over artificial intelligence regulations is quickly taking center stage, with mayors from three major cities weighing in. In a letter, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Springs Mayor…
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AI regulation, taxes: Here’s what business, labor groups are watching in Colorado special session
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When Thursday’s special session of the Colorado General Assembly gets underway, the business community will be closely watching to see how lawmakers deal with corporate taxes. Democrats have blamed federal changes to the corporate tax structure as the culprit behind Colorado’s loss of some $1.2 billion in income tax revenue. Republicans, on the other hand, have insisted…
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Colorado legislators seek to stabilize health insurance premiums with federal tax credits going away
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Colorado legislators are considering an infusion of cash into a program in an effort to keep health insurance premiums low amid recent changes to the tax code enacted by Congress, notably the end of tax credits offered on state-run and federal exchanges. One proposal would boost funding for the program by $100 million. Another proposal…
