Colorado State Senate – The Journal

Bill to repeal gun magazine limit clears hurdle in Colorado

DENVER – A bill that would repeal prohibitions on gun magazines that hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition was targeted Monday by Democrats in the state Senate. Senate Bill 7 wou...

DATE: Feb 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats in state House attempt to soothe tension

DENVER – Tension building in the Colorado House of Representatives after stressful debates was momentarily dispelled Thursday with a lampooning of the divide between the parties. ...

DATE: Feb 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOP wants to repeal Colorado health exchange

Democrats say promise they will fight

DATE: Jan 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republicans adjust to leadership turnover in Legislature

Leaders optimistic about goals with Senate majority

DATE: Jan 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Minimum wage increase, other new laws take effect Jan. 1

Voter-approved measures signed by Hickenlooper

DATE: Dec 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers preparing to trim state services

Lackluster economy forces tough decisions in Denver

DATE: Sep 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

In the Colorado General Assembly, roads debate is in limbo

Truckers, commuters, businesses frustrated with logjam

DATE: May 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ban on chokehold nears approval

Bill among a package of Colorado police reform bills

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hickenlooper gets bill to close Make My Day loophole

DENVER – A loophole in Colorado law that allows inmates to use deadly force to defend their prison cells is close to being closed. The state Senate voted 35-0 Monday to amend Colo...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

I-70 snow tire bill dies in Colorado Senate

DENVER – Colorado drivers won’t need snow tires or chains in the trunk to drive into the mountains next winter. A bill to require adequate tire traction from October to May through the Rocky...

DATE: Mar 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clouds again hang over rain barrel bill in Colorado Legislature

Committee chairman delays vote amid water-rights concerns

DATE: Mar 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill legalizing some ‘puffer’ cars heads to governor

A bill headed to the Colorado governor’s office would make it legal to leave unattended cars running – if they have remote-start systems. The bill updates the state’s ban on “puff...

DATE: Mar 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News