Colorado Legislature Confronts Diverse Policy Challenges as Session Nears End
With critical votes on gun control, property taxes, and land-use reform looming, lawmakers race against time to finalize key legislation.
- The Colorado Senate is set to shelve a bill banning 'assault' weapons after it passed the House, citing the need for further discussion.
- A bipartisan proposal introduced to offer significant property tax relief aims to prevent contentious ballot measures and reduce commercial rates.
- New land-use legislation, including density goals and accessory dwelling units, advances as part of efforts to address the housing crisis.
- Medical malpractice reform bill passes, increasing damage caps and settling disputes between trial lawyers and the medical community.
- Lawmakers finalize a series of environmental and public transit funding bills, marking a rare compromise between the oil and gas industry and environmental advocates.