As we continue our work, our caucus remains committed to protecting public safety, supporting rural communities, and ensuring government policies work for the people of Colorado. Looking ahead to next week, we are focused on key bills to keep repeat violent offenders off the streets, strengthen justice for victims of child sexual assault, and protect access to rural pharmacies. Unfortunately, we will also face harmful legislation that weakens penalties for violent crime, burdens law enforcement, and imposes unnecessary mandates on child care providers. Meanwhile, several important bills championed by our members have successfully advanced through the legislative process. Stay engaged as we fight for a better Colorado.

Representative Barron

HB25-1228



Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts

Passed the House

Representative Soper

HB25-1115

Water Supply Measurement & Forecasting Program



Passed the House

Representative Garcia-Sander

HB25-1221



Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree



Passed the House

Representative Armagost HB25-1116



Department of Corrections Search Court Records Before Offender Release



Passed the House

Representative Pugliese

HB25-1181

Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve



Passed the House

Representative Johnson

HB25-1014



Increasing Efficiency Division of Water Resources



Passed the House

Representative Winter

HB25-1203

Misbranding Cultivated Meat Products as Meat



Passed 2nd Reading

Representative Taggart

SB25-028

Public Employees' Retirement Association Risk-Reduction Measures



Passed the Finance Committee

Representative Pugliese

HB25-1270

Patients' Right to Try Individualized Treatments





Passed the Health and Human Services Committee

Representative DeGraaf

HB25-1260

Electrical Generation & Distribution Resiliency





Passed the Energy and Environment Committee

Representative Winter

HB25-1126

Public Utilities Commission Membership Geographic Representation 



Passed the Energy and Environment Committee

Representative Suckla

HB25-1121

Permanent Trailer Registration





Passed the Finance Committee

House Bill 25-1072

Pretrial Release for Repeat Violent Offenses

Rep. Jarvis Caldwell - Prime Sponsor

HB25-1072 is a crucial step toward protecting our communities by ensuring repeat violent offenders are not repeatedly released on unsecured PR bonds. The data is clear—violent crime is rising while incarceration rates drop, and too many offenders are cycling through the system without accountability. This bill is a reasonable, narrowly tailored approach that prioritizes public safety while maintaining judicial discretion with district attorney oversight. If you believe in safer communities and a justice system that works for law-abiding citizens, your voice is needed—come testify and help pass this commonsense reform.

This bill will be heard in the Judiciary Committee on

Wednesday, March 12th

at 1:30 PM

House Bill 25-1073

Protections Against Child Rape

Rep. Brandi Bradley - Prime Sponsor

HB25-1073 is a critical measure to ensure justice for victims of child sexual assault and to keep dangerous offenders off our streets. Right now, courts can sentence these offenders to probation, leaving children vulnerable and failing to hold predators fully accountable. This bill strengthens protections by requiring mandatory incarceration for those convicted of sexually assaulting a child—removing the option for probation and ensuring offenders serve time behind bars. This is a straightforward, necessary step to safeguard our children and send a clear message that crimes against them will not be tolerated. Come testify and help us protect Colorado’s kids.

This bill will be heard in the Judiciary Committee on

Wednesday, March 12th

at 1:30 PM

House Bill 25-1222

Preserving Access to Rural Independent Pharmacies

Rep. Ty Winter - Prime Sponsor

HB25-1222 is a vital step toward preserving health care access in rural communities by ensuring independent pharmacies can continue to serve patients without unnecessary restrictions from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). By allowing rural pharmacies to use private delivery services, ensuring fair reimbursement rates, and establishing clear audit protections, this bill helps keep these essential businesses afloat. Additionally, the creation of "flex pharmacies" enhances access to medication in underserved areas. Protecting rural pharmacies means protecting patients—come testify and support this effort to keep critical health care services available to all Coloradans.

This bill will be heard in the Health and Human Services Committee on

Wednesday, March 12th

at 1:30 PM

House Bill 25-1243

Peace Officer Questions During Traffic Stop

HB25-1243 is an unnecessary restriction that hampers law enforcement’s ability to do their job effectively and safely during traffic stops. Officers ask drivers if they know why they were stopped as a standard practice—it can de-escalate situations, gauge awareness, and provide valuable context. This bill creates another layer of bureaucracy without improving public safety. Instead of tying officers’ hands with arbitrary rules, we should focus on real solutions that protect both law enforcement and the public. Come testify and stand against this misguided policy that makes traffic stops more difficult and less effective.

This bill will be heard in the Judiciary Committee on

Tuesday, March 11th

at 1:30 PM

Senate Bill 25-004

Regulating Child Care Center Fees

This bill imposes unnecessary government intervention into private child care programs, creating additional administrative burdens that could drive up costs or discourage providers from maintaining waitlists. Child care centers already operate on tight margins, and forcing them to refund fees after six months—while still allowing them to retain only a “reasonable administrative fee” determined by the government—ignores the financial realities of running a child care business. Families voluntarily agree to these fees when joining a waitlist, and providers should have the flexibility to manage their own policies. Testify against this bill to protect small child care providers from excessive regulation that could reduce access to care.

This bill will be heard in the Health and Human Services Committee on

Tuesday, March 11

Upon Adjournment

House Bill 25-1206

Extreme Indifference Offenses Not Causing Death

HB25-1206 is an extremely dangerous bill that weakens penalties for attempted murder and extreme indifference to human life. Lowering these crimes to lesser felonies sends the message that reckless, life-threatening violence is not taken seriously, putting public safety at risk. By repealing first-degree assault under extreme indifference, the bill removes a critical tool for holding violent offenders accountable. This is a direct threat to victims and communities, and people must show up to testify against this reckless rollback of justice.

This bill will be heard in the State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee on

Tuesday, March 4

Upon Adjournment

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