As we step into the week ahead, I am proud to share the victories we have achieved together in the past week. Our focus remains clear: prioritizing public safety, safeguarding free speech, and upholding the Constitution. From successful policy implementations to community-driven initiatives, our commitment to these principles has yielded positive outcomes for the people we represent. As we continue this journey, let us build on our recent successes and persist in advocating for a society where public safety is valued, free speech is protected and the Constitution is followed. Together, we will work on achieving positive change and continue fighting for the people we proudly serve.

-Minority Leader Rose Pugliese & Assistant Minority Leader Ty Winter

Representative Catlin

HB24-1275

Sunset Continue Underfunded Courthouse Commission

Passed the House

Representative Soper

SJR24-013

Disability Rights in Colorado



Passed the House

Representative Winter

HB24-1244

Minor Autopsy Report Release Requirements

Passed in the Judiciary Committee



Representative Frizell

HB24-1072

Protection of Victims of Sexual Offenses

Passed the House

Representative Taggart

HB24-1082

First Generation Serving Higher Education Institutions

Passed in Finance Committee

Representative Armagost

SJR24-012

Colorado Aerospace Day



Passed the House

Representative Evans

HB24-1046

Child Welfare System Tools



Passed the House

Representative Armagost

HB24-1087

Professional Endorsement Special Education Teaching

Passed the House

Representative Lynch

HCR24-1002 & HB24-1225

First Degree Murder Bail & Jury Selection Statute

Passed the House



House Bill 24-1249

Tax Credit Agricultural Stewardship Practices

Rep. Ty Winter - Prime Sponsor

This bill introduces a 3-tiered state income tax credit for active qualified stewardship practices on farms and ranches starting January 1, 2026, offering up to $300,000 in incentives; those currently or interested in implementing such practices are urged to testify, emphasizing the bill's aim to financially support friendly agricultural practices and ensure funding for producers.

This bill will be heard in the Judiciary Committee on

Monday, March 11

at 1:30 PM.

Senate Bill 24-035

Strengthening Enforcement of Human Trafficking

Rep. Ty Winter - Prime Sponsor

This bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of human trafficking for servitude by adding human trafficking for involuntary servitude and human trafficking for sexual servitude to the list of crimes subject to enhanced sentencing, while also extending the statute of limitations for such offenses.

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

Tuesday, March 12

at 1:30 PM.

House Bill 24-1283

Secretary of State Review of Municipal Campaign Finance Complaints

If this bill is passed, it would grant the Secretary of State excessive authority over local governments' management of municipal campaign finance, potentially leading to inconsistencies, delays, and an unnecessary increase in government intervention, contrary to the principles of local autonomy and potentially aligning with a perceived leftist agenda.

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

Monday, March 11

at 1:30 PM.

House Bill 24-1270

Firearm Liability Insurance Requirement

This bill mandates firearm owners to maintain liability insurance, imposing a financial burden and potentially violating individual rights, with penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential exclusions, representing an infringement on personal freedoms and an unnecessary governmental intervention in the realm of gun ownership.

This bill will be heard in the Business Affairs & Labor Committee on

Thursday, March 14

at 1:30 PM.

The All Veterans Honor Guard at the Colorado Capitol was recognized and honored by Rep. Anthony Hartsook, for their contributions in providing honors for departing veterans at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Thanks to Fox 31 for covering this important event.

The "safe" injections site bill was heard in committee this past week, our latest video explains what it would actually do.

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