“Democrats passed a key pro-union bill that would have made it easier for unions in Colorado to fully organize, but Gov. Jared Polis is expected to veto it after he vetoed the same measure last year.”

“Democrats did pass one measure that will force meatpacking companies to cover safety equipment and give workers bathroom breaks.”

“Democrats referred one measure to the ballot intended to counter the impacts of a proposed November ballot initiative that... would direct the state to spend more money on maintaining roads and highways.”

“A pair of bills that would have rolled back tax breaks for businesses failed in the final days of the session.”

“Current Colorado law requires criminal charges to be dropped when defendants are found incompetent to stand trial and unlikely to be restored to competency. The proposal ensures that defendants deemed dangerous to the public are civilly committed and get treatment instead of being released.”

“A proposal to let home cooks sell more food out of their kitchens... creates a legal pathway for people to start home businesses selling tamales, burritos, sauerkraut, sausage and other foods that require refrigeration... The bill passed easily”

“Nearly every single lawmaker in both chambers voted in favor of a proposal to require the governor’s legislative liaisons... to publicly disclose their legislative positions and follow the same transparency rules as any outside lobbyist.”

“the Colorado state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year... had to address a $1.5 billion shortfall.”

“The version that finally passed [Extreme Heat Bill] is limited to collecting data about temperature-related injuries”

“This measure [Sports betting]... limits some of the excesses of online sports betting platforms, but leaves the industry largely intact.”

“they did just that this year, with bills aimed at boosting early release programs and getting more inmates in front of parole boards.”

“One bill they passed... would allow Colorado residents to sue federal immigration officers in state court over alleged constitutional rights violations.”

“Another bill would require regular health inspections for detention facilities and new training for Colorado police officers.”

“Democrats passed a major elections bill to curb the influence of potential federal election interference, give voters more time to ponder their ballots and update the state’s definition of disaster to include an election emergency.”

“The legislation [Vaccines], which got the governor’s signature in March, restored the more comprehensive vaccine schedule at the state level.”

“Democrats passed a bill to make conversion therapy illegal through a different legal means: The practice would be considered harmful professional conduct.”

“his decision to commute the sentence of former Mesa county clerk Tina Peters, just two days after lawmakers adjourned.”