Highlights from 1st day of Colorado legislative session

Colorado’s 2025 legislative session has begun. Here’s what you need to know to participate.
There are 100 state lawmakers in Colorado who meet each year for a 120-day session to debate and reject or pass bills
Highlights from the first day of the Colorado legislative session
The Colorado General Assembly began its 75th regular session Wednesday, the start of a 120-day process to introduce, debate and vote on new state laws. This year, Democrats hold a majority in both chambers,
Colorado legislature starts 2025 session with eye on incoming Trump administration
Between the promise and pomp of a new legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly returned to the Capitol clouded by the incoming Trump administration. Why it matters: The Democratic-led legislature is pledging to stand as a national counterweight to Washington,
Colorado legislature begins 2025 session, with budget cuts — and Trump administration — looming
Lawmakers were set to gather Wednesday morning at the State Capitol in Denver for the 120-day marathon of the upcoming legislative session. Stay tuned for updates on new developments by The Denver Post’s state government reporters.
Colorado lawmakers begin first session of 2025
Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Colorado began began the first session of 2025. Ashley Michels finds out what issues they are focusing on.
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Democrats’ opening bills take on thorny issues like semi-automatic weapons, union organizing and voters’ rights.
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Former police officer and Proud Boys member sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol storming
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Colorado Democratic lawmakers introduce priority bills on high-powered gun limits, voting rights, union elections
Gun control, a state budget shortfall and a brewing labor fight top Democratic priorities in the legislative session that ...