Colorado Senate passes gun control and labor union bills, sending Democratic priority measures to House
The two measures now head to the House, where both already have sufficient support to clear the chamber and head for Gov. Jared Polis’ desk.
Colorado Senate approves bill restricting sale of certain semiautomatic guns, with a major concession
Tuesday to approve a bill restricting the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms, but only for those who don’t undergo state-mandated training. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Sens. Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial,
Colorado Senate passes watered down semi-automatic weapons bill
The bill now includes an exemption for people vetted by their local sheriff and enrolled in a gun safety training class recognized by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Gun ban bill passes Colorado Senate
A bill that would ban the manufacture and restriction of specific firearms was passed Tuesday by the Colorado Senate. The measure – which still needs to be signed by Gov. Jared Polis – bans the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles,
Colorado Senate Democrats approves bill banning guns with detachable ammunition magazines
Colorado Senate Democrats vote to ban the purchase of firearms with detachable ammunition magazines. The bill aims to reduce gun violence and requires extensive safety education.
Colorado Senate gives preliminary OK to ban of certain guns after adding major carveout
The Colorado Senate gave preliminary approval early Friday to a bill that would ban the manufacture and sale of semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and pistols, but the chamber added a major carveout for
Colorado's semiautomatic gun ban bill moves forward in state Senate
Colorado's lawmakers in the state Senate advanced a bill to ban the sale and manufacture of some semiautomatic weapons.
Colorado Senate adds major exception to ban on sale of certain semiautomatic guns before moving it forward
To qualify for the carveout, a gun purchaser would have to complete a training course offered through the state.
Bill that would ban certain semi-automatic weapons with detachable magazines clears Colorado Senate
A bill that would ban certain semi-automatic weapons with detachable magazines cleared the Colorado Senate Tuesday.
Bipartisan gun bill passes committee at Colorado State Capitol
Auto thefts have dropped in Colorado since the legislature made it a felony to steal a car. Now, some lawmakers want to use the same approach to reduce gun thefts.
Colorado ban on manufacture, sale of certain semiautomatic guns now on glidepath to governor’s desk
Sens. Nick Hinrichsen, Tony Exum and Marc Snyder — joining all of the Republicans in the chamber in voting against the measure
Colorado senator accused of mistreating aides resigns
In December, an association of legislative aides at the Colorado State Capitol demanded that she resign and accused her of ...
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Democratic senator resigns from Colorado Legislature amid ethics investigation
State Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis abruptly announced her resignation from the Colorado Legislature on Tuesday amid an ethics ...
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Colorado Senate committee advances scaled-back bill to add judgeships, with more cuts looming
Colorado's Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill to create roughly two dozen new judgeships by a vote of 5-2 on ...
Colorado Senate debate on key gun bill goes late after it gives initial approval to labor law overhaul
The Colorado Senate conducted the first floor debates Thursday on a bill that would make it easier for workers to negotiate a ...
Colorado Senate passes Worker Protection Act despite objections from business community
Senate Bill 005, known as the Worker Protection Act, passed the Senate on a party-line vote Tuesday. However, the bill's future in the House and with the governor remains uncertain, ...
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Colorado lawmakers take major step toward repealing Labor Peace Act
Colorado lawmakers took a major step toward making it dramatically easier for labor unions to organize. The state Senate ...
Loophole added to gun control bill, auditing regulations, a tip credit for restaurant owners and more from the Colorado legislature this week
The Colorado Senate gave initial approval to a bill that would limit the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms ...
Colorado Democrat Michael Bennet picks his battles | TRAIL MIX
Michael Bennet won a reputation late last month as one of sharpest questioners to confront Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a tense ...