As we move forward in the legislative session, our team continues to prioritize the needs of Colorado families and the safety of our children. This week, we focused on bills that strengthen parental rights, improve mental health support, and ensure the protection of our state's agriculture industry. We also took important steps to reduce unnecessary regulations and pushed back against policies that could harm our rural communities and local businesses. Additionally, we made significant progress on several key initiatives, including efforts to reduce food waste and protect law enforcement resources. Stay tuned for more updates as we work to secure a brighter future for Colorado.

Representative Garcia-Sander

HB25-1221

Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree

Passed the Education Committee

Representative Garcia-Sander

HB25-1210

Data Reporting Requirements for Kindergarten Through 12th Grade Schools



Passed the Education Committee

Representative Pugliese

HB25-1181



Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve





Passed the Judiciary Committee

Representative Taggart

HB25-1163



Free access to State Parks for Ute Tribes



Passed the Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee

Representative Johnson

HB25-1173

Advisory Board serving Office of school Saftey 



Passed the Education Committee

Representative Suckla

HB25-1121



Permanent Trailer Registration





Passed the Finance Committee

Representative Soper

HB25-1224

Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modifications

Passed the Finance Committee

Representative Barron

HB25-1127

Register & Drive Surplus Military Vehicles 

Passed the Finance Committee

Representative Weinberg

HB25-1166

Efforts to reduce food waste



Passed the Health and Human Services Committee

Representative Johnson

HB25-1226

Healthcare Review Interm Committee billing Study



Passed the House

Representative Armagost HB25-1087

Confidentiality Requirements Mental Health Support

 



Passed the House

Representative Armagost HB25-1116

Department of Corrections Search Court Records Before Offender Release  



Passed the Appropriations Committee

Senate Bill 25-039

Agricultural Buildings Exempt from Energy Use Requirements

Rep. Dusty Johnson - Prime Sponsor

SB25-039 is a common-sense bill that eases burdens on agricultural producers by exempting agricultural buildings from unnecessary energy use reporting requirements. Agriculture is a cornerstone of Colorado's economy, and this bill ensures that farmers and ranchers are not bogged down with bureaucratic red tape that diverts valuable time and resources away from their work. By clarifying that agricultural buildings are not subject to energy reporting, this bill allows producers to focus on what matters most: growing and producing food for Colorado families. People should testify in support of this bill to protect Colorado's agriculture industry from overregulation.

This bill will be heard in the Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee on

Monday, March 3rd

at 1:30 PM

House Bill 25-1256

Life-Sustaining Treatment Minors Parent Rights

Rep. Brandi Bradley - Prime Sponsor

HB25-1256 is a critical bill that ensures parents and legal guardians maintain the ultimate authority over life-sustaining healthcare decisions for their minor children. By requiring written consent before implementing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, the bill guarantees that parents are involved in these deeply personal and impactful decisions. The bill also protects parents' rights to seek second opinions and transfer their child to another medical facility if they believe it is in their child’s best interest. This legislation respects family autonomy and the right to make informed decisions for their children’s care, and Coloradans should testify in support of it to safeguard parental rights and protect minors.

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

Tuesday, March 4th

Upon Adjournment

House Bill 25-1270

Patients' Right to Try Individualized Treatments

Rep. Rose Pugliese - Prime Sponsor

HB25-1270 is an essential and compassionate bill that empowers patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to pursue individualized treatments tailored to their specific needs. By allowing access to investigational drugs and devices based on a patient's genetic profile, this bill offers hope to those who have exhausted all other treatment options. It ensures that patients have the freedom to make informed decisions with their doctors, while also protecting healthcare providers and manufacturers from unnecessary legal consequences. This bill provides patients the right to try potentially life-saving treatments, and Coloradans should testify in support of it to give people the opportunity to make a difference in their own health.

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

Wednesday, March 5th

Upon Adjournment

House Bill 25-1258

Scientific Wildlife Management

HB25-1258 is a deceptive attempt to undermine Colorado’s longstanding commitment to responsible wildlife management through hunting, fishing, and trapping. By shifting decision-making to vague "best available science" standards, this bill opens the door for activist-driven policies that could restrict traditional conservation methods and impose new regulations on sportsmen. This threatens rural communities, outdoor recreation, and Colorado’s proven wildlife management practices. People must testify against this bill to protect science-based, balanced conservation efforts that respect both wildlife and the rights of Coloradans.

This bill will be heard in the Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee on

Thursday, March 6

Upon Adjournment

House Bill 25-1277

Increasing Transparency Impact of Fuel Products

HB25-1277 is yet another costly mandate that will drive up prices for consumers and small businesses. By forcing fuel retailers to add state-approved warning labels under threat of penalties, this bill creates unnecessary compliance costs that will be passed directly to drivers and businesses already struggling with high fuel prices. Worse, labeling requirements like this open the door to further regulations and fees, increasing the burden on hardworking Coloradans. This is an unnecessary, government-imposed cost increase, and people must testify against it before it makes everyday essentials even more expensive.

This bill will be heard in the Energy and Environment Committee on

Thursday, March 6

at 1:30 PM.

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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