COHouseDems

The official account for the Colorado House Democrats. 43 Colorado Democrats fighting for hardworking Coloradans.

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Representatives @BriannaForCO and @KyleBrownHD12 released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in public schools.

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https://t.co/xq7urfph5a

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Representatives @YZokaie, @RepLorenaGarcia and Velasco today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship.

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https://t.co/YSOh0tt9da

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"With our bipartisan law going into effect, we are holding traffickers accountable and protecting children." - Majority Leader Monica Duran

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On July 1, 2️⃣ laws go into effect that will:
✅ Protect Colorado kids
✅ Create a civil cause of action for damages related to "conversion therapy"

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SB26-015 updates and strengthens Colorado statute to hold traffickers accountable and protect kids ⬇️
https://t.co/nWFqfZ8MNT

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"Our law makes necessary adjustments to the program so it can support Coloradans as intended and make homeownership a reality for more hardworking people." - Rep. Lesley Smith.

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New laws go into effect on July 1 🎉

Read more about SB26-040, legislation to create more affordable homeownership opportunities🏡

https://t.co/SQ3mLS8UFB

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"This law, going into effect soon, makes crucial updates to the program to help more low- and middle-income Coloradans in rural areas qualify for homebuying assistance." - Rep. Katie Stewart.

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"It’s clear that without reforms to TABOR, the legislature will be forced to make additional cuts to address rising caseload and Medicaid costs." - JBC Member @KyleBrownHD12.

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JBC Chair Sirota and Member @KyleBrownHD12 released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the June quarterly economic forecasts ⤵️

https://t.co/9jOXZVIupu

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"Instead of addressing the affordability crisis, President Trump is making light of record-high inflation numbers while Coloradans are feeling squeezed from all sides." - JBC Chair Sirota.

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NEW: Rep. Willford organized a letter to U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demanding that Congress strike an amendment from the BUILD America 250 Act that would undermine recently enacted rideshare accountability and safety laws.

https://t.co/a3YFdEOjsJ

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NEW: Speaker Pro Tempore @rep_boesenecker, Rep. Sirota, Sen. Amabile & Sen. Lindstedt released a statement after road building contractors walked away from a proposed agreement that would put Colorado on a path to better fund transportation ⤵️
https://t.co/awgJYYQ3p9

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@baconforco Curious about this new law? Read more ⤵️

https://t.co/TZmqxVJ2vv

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ICYMI: HB26-1207 was signed into law yesterday. This important law ensures the continued collection of employee demographic data to prevent workplace discrimination.

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However, under this new law sponsored by Rep. Jackson and Assistant Majority Leader @baconforco, regardless of what the Trump Administration declares, Colorado employers will be required to collect workplace demographic data to combat discrimination.