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2023 Legislative Session

October 1, 2024 Wrapping up my term on the JBC

September 20, 2024 Town hall meeting on ballot measures tomorrow!

August 1, 2024 Fire danger still high on Colorado Day

July 19, 2024 Understanding wildfire risk in Colorado and we're doing about it

July 2, 2024 Celebrate safely this Independence Day

June 12, 2024 Bill signing ceremonies wrap up, concluding legislative session

May 20, 2024 Final session proves productive and rewarding

May 5, 2024 Sine Die.

April 28, 2024 It's the final countdown

April 21, 2024 Final weeks resemble 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once'

April 14, 2024 Moving the 'Big Rocks' out of the Senate

April 7, 2024 Budget week wraps in the Senate

March 31, 2024 In like a lion, out like a lamb? Not in the state legislature!

March 24, 2024 A different kind of March madness

March 17, 2024 Dublin our efforts to balance state budget

March 10, 2024 And the award goes to...

March 3, 2024 Tackling affordable housing and construction litigation reform

February 25, 2024 First batch of bills signed into law

February 11, 2024 As the saying goes: Teamwork makes the dream work!

February 4, 2024 How do you pick your five?

January 28, 2024 First three bills head to committee this week

January 22, 2024 Working on getting SMART during short week

January 14, 2024 Calls for civility and cooperation in week one

January 8, 2024 New legislative session begins this week

2023 Legislative Session

December 24, 2023 Teeing up big topics for coming session

December 11, 2023 Preparing for the season and the session

November 27, 2023 Looking back on the special session (and looking forward to the next!)

November 12, 2023 Two big announcements!

November 6, 2023 Election day is tomorrow, so drop off your ballot today!

October 17, 2023 Ballots are on their way, here's what you need to know!

September 8, 2023 Fall season signifies shift toward legislation preparation

August 1, 2023 Happy Colorado Day!

July 2, 2023 New interim assignment focusing on child welfare

June 1, 2023 That's a wrap! Legislative interim begins

May 14, 2023 Challenging but productive session

May 8, 2023 Sine Die is upon us

April 30, 2023 It's the final count down!

April 23, 2023 School Finance Act contains largest commitment in Colorado history

April 17, 2023 Budget wrapped up, now onto school finance

April 12, 2023 Legislative session racing toward conclusion

April 2, 2023 Budget bill sails through Senate, could face choppy waters in House

March 28, 2023 Budget week: A day late, but not a dollar short

March 19, 2023 Budgeting the 'green' and responsibly spending our 'pot of gold'

March 12, 2023 “And the award goes to...”

March 5, 2023 Steady stream of teachers and students pour into the Capitol

February 26, 2023 Bill to address auto theft heads to Senate committee hearing tomorrow

February 19, 2023 Legislation to heighten Metro District transparency advances

February 12, 2023 Productive week at the Capitol supplements our work and budget

February 5, 2023 New bill introduced to address rising rate of car thefts in Colorado

January 29, 2023 First five bills of new session introduced

January 22, 2023 What do we want to look like when we are 150 years old?

January 16, 2023 Inspiring first week at the Capitol

January 9, 2023 First regular session of 74th General Assembly convenes January 9

2022 Legislative Session

December 30, 2022 2022 Year in Review: Top ten moments

November 13, 2022 Tuesday's election creates 'Super' majorities for Democrats

November 6, 2022 Too late to mail, still time to drop!

October 16, 2022 The ballots are coming! The ballots are coming!

September 15, 2022 Mutliple ballot measures approved for November election

August 15, 2022 It's that time of year again, Back-to-School!

July 15, 2022 Leading the way on public safety

July 3, 2022 Freedom still rings in Colorado

June 17, 2022 Legislature advanced efforts to address climate change and improve environment

May 29, 2022 Higher Ed bills took center stage at Arvada Center signing ceremony

May 22, 2022 Legislative session ends with significant progress on education issues

May 15, 2022 And that’s a wrap! 2022 Legislative session boosts resiliency, fosters a healthier Colorado

May 8, 2022 Legislature draws to a close in three days

May 2, 2022 In final full week of session, Senate tackles the 'Big Rocks'

April 24, 2022 Unusually high number of bills remain pending late in session

April 17, 2022 In the final weeks of session, springtime forges renewed energy

April 10, 2022 State budget nears final form following lengthy debate

April 3, 2022 As Senate begins budget debate, priority legislation picks up momentum

March 27, 2022 This year's budget proposal: part two of the Colorado Comeback

March 20, 2022 It's crunch time!

March 13, 2022 'Transformational' bills introduced at the halfway mark

March 6, 2022 Bill to protect consumers from online fraudsters advances

February 27, 2022 President Fenberg takes the reins

February 20, 2022 First third of session proves productive!

February 13, 2022 Change in team leadership prompts midseason trade to budget committee

February 6, 2022 Students contribute to lawmaking, make a difference for foster youth

January 31, 2022 Getting down to the nitty-gritty

January 23, 2022 SMART Act hearings must come first

January 16, 2022 Laying out the goals for a new session

January 9, 2022 New year signals start of new legislative session

2021 Legislative Session

December 25, 2021 Dreaming of a White Christmas

November 25, 2021 Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot

October 26, 2021 Prepping for the coming session

October 10, 2021 Colo. ranked #2 for auto thefts, catalytic converter thefts up 520%

September 16, 2021 Autumn and elections both around the corner

August 19, 2021 As summer winds down, schools and interim committees ramp up

July 25, 2021 New interim assignment to address affordable housing

July 11, 2021 Redistricting Commission seeking public input on preliminary maps

June 27, 2021 Heavy heart over tragedy in Olde Town

June 14, 2021 Legislative session captured in three words: Respond, Recover, Reinvest!

June 6, 2021 Final bills in our final days of session, finally!

May 31, 2021 Rainy mourning this Memorial Day weekend

May 23, 2021 In the final countdown to our last week... or two... or three...

May 16, 2021 Sen. Zenzinger reverses major cuts to education, increases funding for vulnerable students

May 9, 2021 Getting to the end of "new" bills

May 3, 2021 Leading the way with a bill day!

April 25, 2021 Senate bill puts us on track for Front Range passenger rail

April 18, 2021 On the road to recovery, one bill at a time

April 11, 2021 Budget debate leads to restoration of cuts and investments in recovery

March 28, 2021 Going through the motions this week

March 21, 2021 Excitement in the Senate over popping the question to SCOCO!

March 14, 2021 Making swift progress on education issues

March 7, 2021 Unanimous votes received on three significant bills

February 28, 2021 Senate passes two critical bills prioritizing schools and transportation

February 21, 2021 Ready ... Set ... Go! The State Legislature is off and running!

February 14, 2021 "Loving" my return to the Legislature next week!

February 7, 2021 Super solvers make everybody winners

January 31, 2021 To test or not to test, that is the question

January 24, 2021 Full week of SMART Act hearings and new assignments

January 17, 2021 Taking the oath of office

January 10, 2021 73rd General Assembly to convene on January 13 (sort of)

2020 Legislative Session

December 30, 2020 Closing the book on 2020, starting new chapter in 2021

December 6, 2020 Colorado legislature passes 10 relief bills in special session

November 22, 2020 Gov. Polis issues call for special session to address pandemic

September 20, 2020 State revenue forecast not as bad as expected

August 16, 2020 Gov gives JBC and Exec Committee virus response update 

July 13, 2020 Governor signs Zenzinger education bills at district ceremony 

June 24, 2020 That's a wrap! Legislative session comes to a close 

June 15, 2020 Today marks the last day of session

June 7, 2020 Senate okays state budget 

May 31, 2020 Legislative session resumes; but not business as usual

May 24, 2020 Joint Budget Committee closes out the budget under tough circumstances

May 17, 2020 The state of education and a JBC budget update

May 10, 2020 JBC makes tough choices to balance budget

May 3, 2020 JBC convenes this week to reconstruct state budget

April 30, 2020 Jeffco Public Health issues extended stay-at-home order 

April 26, 2020 Local businesses provide critical feedback on recovery

April 23, 2020 What does "Safer at Home" mean?  

April 20, 2020 Recognizing unsung heroes at long term care facilities

April 16, 2020 Think locally! Special district elections on May 5

April 13, 2020 Tax day around the corner; deadlines extended

April 9, 2020 Gov extends state of emergency & JBC plans next steps

April 5, 2020 Mask-maker, mask-maker, make me a mask!

April 2, 2020 Supreme Court gives green light to pick up after crisis subsides

March 29, 2020 Here's what science tells us and why we should listen

March 26, 2020 Stay-at-home orders from county and state

March 22, 2020 Where are we with the budget?

March 19, 2020 Resources to help address the Coronavirus 

March 15, 2020 Activities halted due to virus, including legislature

March 8, 2020 At midpoint of session, several big bills still to come

March 1, 2020 Quick update on legislative bills so far this session

February 23, 2020 Controversial bill passes Senate committee 

February 16, 2020 Negotiating on bills to find common ground

February 9, 2020 Two bills up this week to protect communities and animals

February 2, 2020 Budget committee to hear testimony

January 26, 2020 Bill to abolish death penalty heads to committee

January 19, 2020 Making higher education more attainable

January 12, 2020 Off to the races!

January 5, 2020 2020 Opening Day of new legislative session

2019 Legislative Session

December 29, 2019 Achieving Vision 2020

December 15, 2020 Legislative agenda taking shape

November 10, 2019 I'm back!

September 15, 2019 Interim Committee tours commence

August 13, 2019 New laws on the books & Back-to-School season

July 14, 2019 Special transportation town hall featuring CDOT director

June 23, 2019 Robust activity during the interim

May 28, 2019 Biggest winner of session: Education

May 19, 2019 Addressing housing affordability

May 14, 2019 Happy (Belated) Mother's Day!

May 7, 2019 Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Oil

April 28, 2019 Clock ticking down to Sine Die

April 21, 2019 The Devil is in the details

April 14, 2019 Budget clears final hurdle, heads to Governor's desk

April 7, 2019 Spinal cord injury bill passes, oil & gas bill update, and more!

March 31, 2019 Bipartisan budget passes through Senate

March 24, 2019 State budget ready for introduction

March 17, 2019 First big bill of session comes to Senate

March 10, 2019 'Ride on Red' bill for motorcyclists in the works

March 3, 2019 Legislative Halftime Report

February 24, 2019 And The Award Goes To…

February 17, 2019 Record week for passing bills out of Senate

February 10, 2019 Community Schools bill moves forward

February 3, 2019 JBC to take public testimony

January 27, 2019 Last week, stood up for foster kids & rejected filibuster attempt

January 20, 2019 Governor makes budget requests to JBC

January 13, 2019 Inauguration and 'State of the State' mark first week

January 6, 2019 Strong start to the 72nd General Assembly

2018 Legislative Session

December 17, 2018 Preparing for the new session

November 18, 2018 Major changes following Election

October 15, 2018 Issues with Blue Book discovered

October 3, 2018 What’s Important To You?

September 4, 2018 District Discovery Tour focuses on health care

August 3, 2018 DRIVES rolls out, Y & Z move forward, & G-Line gets green light

July 1, 2018 "Let's Go Colorado" and Housing

June 3, 2018 The Governor signs key bills

May 14, 2018 And that's a wrap!

May 6, 2018 Last three days and last three bills...

April 29, 2018 Education issues front and center in final days

April 22, 2018 BEST bill advances unanimously

April 15, 2018 New appointment and legislative update

April 7, 2018 More wins than losses on state budget

April 1, 2018 Bipartisan effort on key bills surfaces this week

March 25, 2018 Transportation compromise & more money for education

March 18, 2018 Tangle over transportation

March 11, 2018 Midway report and new PERA proposal drops

March 4, 2018 Response to sexual harassment: Difficult, but certainly correct

February 24, 2018 Bill to add innovation option for schools on hold

February 18, 2018 Committee flunks answer to state's teacher shortage

February 11, 2018 "Gracie's bill" passes Senate

February 4, 2018 Bipartisanship at its best

January 28, 2018 Two more bills head to committee

January 21, 2018 First bill of session heads to committee

January 14, 2018 Opening Day, first bill, and new staff

January 7, 2018 71st General Assembly Reconvenes

2017 Legislative Session

December 2017 Net neutrality, teacher shortages, and more

November 2017 Thankful to serve you

October 2017 Special session not so special

September 2017 Governor calls a special session

August 8, 2017 District discovery tours underway

July 29, 2017 Summer winding down, interim committees revving up

June 26, 2017 New appointments & summer fun!

May 14, 2017 Legislative session comes to a close

May 7, 2017 With Sine Die on the horizon, major bills approved

April 30, 2017 Potential ballot questions debated, one moves forward

April 23, 2017 Tensions high in final weeks

April 16, 2017 Short week, long weekend & 23 days left of session

April 9, 2017 Shoring up STEM & Urban Renewal

April 2, 2017 State budget moves through Senate

March 26, 2017 Long days and strong debates

March 19, 2017 Midway through the session

March 12, 2017 Contentious bills, first bill signing & more!

March 5, 2017 21st Century legislation

February 26, 2017 One-third of the way through session

February 19, 2017 Legislative ups-and-downs

February 12, 2017 Busiest week so far

February 5, 2017 Jeffco school district proposes cuts

January 29, 2017 Finding solutions for attainable housing

January 22, 2017 First bills introduced

January 16, 2017 71st General Assembly Convenes73rd General Assembly to convene on January 13 (sort of)