Just a little over one month left in the 2024 legislative session and Democrats continue to manage to lower the bar. They voted to advance their “safe” injection sites bill that will do nothing but feed crime and addiction. We also saw the first of what won’t be the last of the consequences of releasing wolves back into our state. Finally, this upcoming Tuesday in the House Judiciary Committee, the Impeachment Hearing against Secretary of State Jena Griswold will be held after much delay from House Democratic leadership (or lack thereof). Stay tuned for updates on the hearing and all other happenings from the Mighty 19.

Representative Holtorf

SB24-137

Planting of Uncertified Potatoes

Passed the Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee

Representative Catlin

HB24-1362

Measures to Incentivize Graywater Use

Passed the House



Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee Republicans

HB24-1375

Wild Carnivores & Livestock Nonlethal Existence

Rejected in Committee



Representative Hartsook

HB24-1371

More Uniform Local Massage Facilities Regulation



Passed the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee

Representative Pugliese

HJR24-1021

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Denim Day 2024

Passed the House

Representative Winter

SB24-018

Physician Assistant Licensure Compact



Passed the Health & Human Services Committee

Senate Bill 24-125

Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children

Rep. Gabe Evans - Prime Sponsor

The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children is a crucial bill that updates and modernizes the existing compact, ensuring timely and appropriate placement of children in suitable homes across state lines, and your testimony in support of it can contribute to its passage and positive impact on countless lives.

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

Tuesday, April 9

upon adjournment (typically around 10:00/10:30 AM).

Senate Bill 24-100

Commercial Vehicle Highway Safety Measures 

Rep. Rick Taggart - Prime Sponsor

This bill focuses on enhancing commercial vehicle safety measures on Colorado highways, aims to reduce accidents and increase road safety through various provisions including speed limit enforcement zones and restrictions on lane usage, making it imperative for your testimony to support its enactment and contribute to safer roadways for all.

This bill will be heard in the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee on

Wednesday, April 10

at 1:30 PM.

RESCHEDULED FROM LAST WEEK

House Bill 24-1247

Digital Education Materials

Rep. Brandi Bradley - Prime Sponsor

If this bill passes, it will allow for increased transparency for parents. Starting July 1, 2024, contracts between public schools and digital education providers must include a clause allowing termination if harmful material is accessed three times, with procedures for reporting and removal, parental notification, disclosure of library contracts, and annual reporting of incidents to education committees.

This bill will be heard in the Education Committee on

Wednesday, April 10

at 1:30 PM.

Senate Bill 24-003

CBI Authority to Investiage

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Authority to Investigate Firearms Crimes bill, poses a significant threat as it could potentially lead to unwarranted targeting of individuals through a CBI tipline, exacerbating the penalization of law-abiding citizens without effectively addressing actual crime in Colorado, making it imperative for concerned citizens to come forward and testify against its passage to safeguard against potential misuse and infringement on civil liberties.

This bill will be heard in the Judiciary Committee on

Wednesday, April 10

at 1:30 PM.

House Bill 24-1310

School Safety Measures

This bill is problematic because it imposes stringent qualifications and restrictions on who can carry firearms on school grounds, infringing on individuals' Second Amendment rights and limiting their ability to protect themselves in accordance with their constitutional rights, thus necessitating opposition through testimony.

This bill will be heard in the Education Committee on

Thursday, April 11

at 1:30 PM.

House Bill 24-1363

Charter Schools Accountability

This bill introduces several restrictive measures regarding charter school governance, accountability, and operations, including imposing burdensome requirements on charter school boards, limiting the autonomy of charter schools, and adding unnecessary bureaucratic processes, thereby hindering innovation and flexibility in education, which is why it is crucial for concerned citizens to come forward and oppose it through testimony.

This bill will be heard in the Education Committee on

Thursday, April 11

at 1:30 PM.

Don't tread on me... enough said.

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