DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The House today passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representative Lindsey Daugherty to save Coloradans money on dental care. "Although dental issues are often not taken as seriously as other medical issues, they can lead to serious medical conditions like heart disease, stroke, and pulmonary disease," said Rep. Lindsey Daugherty, D-Arvada. "By requiring dental insurers to report adminis  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representative Lindsey Daugherty to increase price transparency for health care services to save Colorado patients money. "A report released last month found that roughly half of hospitals across the state do not comply with a federal hospital transparency law that provides patients with expected prices for the medical care they are seeking," said Rep  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The House today passed one part of a legislative package to reduce property taxes and create a flat TABOR refund mechanism that will increase refunds for Coloradans making under $100,000. "A flat TABOR rebate fairly supports Coloradans making under $100,000, putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking families," said Rep. Chris deGruy Kennedy, D-Lakewood. "With voter approval,   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The House today passed legislation to improve the Office of Liaison for Missing or Murdered Indigenous Relatives. SB23-054 passed the House by a vote of 61 to 3 and would streamline case information and communication between families and the office. "Colorado's made great progress in addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives, but more must be done to ensure familie  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie to identify steps the state can take to protect the Colorado River and all who rely on its water. "On the Western Slope, the Colorado River speaks to the very spirit of our Colorado way of life," said Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon. "This bipartisan legislation brings every voice to the table, uplifts the needs of Color  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The House today passed legislation to provide one-time bonuses for universal preschool providers. "With Universal Preschool on the horizon, we're making sure providers know that we're grateful for their tireless efforts to educate our youngest learners," said Rep. Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs. "This bipartisan bill will help recruit more providers and will send preschool providers a   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The House today passed legislation to save Coloradans money on their energy bills and improve pricing stability to prevent unpredictable rate spikes. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Chris deGruy Kennedy and Matthew Martinez, would increase transparency and accountability of investor-owned utility companies before the Public Utilities Commission. "Coloradans are counting on us to add  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee today passed a legislative package to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses and create a flat TABOR refund mechanism that will increase refunds for Coloradans making under $100,000, while simultaneously protecting funding for critical community services. The package is sponsored by Representatives Chris deGruy Kennedy and Mike Weissman and Se  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: Legislation sponsored by Senators Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, that would bolster critical credits for working families cleared the Senate today. HB23-1112 would expand the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC), returning nearly $75 million to hardworking families. "Colorado's working families deserve a break," Hansen said. "These  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee today passed a legislative package to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses and create a flat TABOR refund mechanism that will increase refunds for Coloradans making under $100,000, while simultaneously protecting funding for critical community services. The package is sponsored by Representatives Chris deGruy Kennedy and Mike Weissman and S  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Faith Winter's, D-Westminster, bill to require mediation in eviction proceedings for tenants qualifying for certain financial assistance cleared the Senate today. HB23-1120 would require tenant-landlord mediation prior to eviction proceedings if a tenant receives supplemental security income, federal social security disability insurance, or financial   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2023: The Senate Appropriations Committee today advanced one part of a legislative package to reduce property taxes and create a flat TABOR refund mechanism that will increase refunds for Coloradans making under $100,000. If Colorado voters adopt Prop HH in November, HB23-1311 would require the TABOR surplus for FY 2022-2023 to be refunded equally to qualifying taxpayers. Colorado taxpayers cou  more