The 5 biggest themes of Colorado’s 2025 legislative session
Democrats at the Capitol defied Gov. Jared Polis and took steps to push back against the Trump administration. A big slate of gun bills passed. Lawmakers tried to clear hurdles halting sex assault investigations.
101 bills debated by the Colorado legislature in 2025 that you need to know about
The Colorado Capitol News Alliance pored through the more than 600 measures debated at the Capitol this year to highlight the most notable ones that passed and failed.
Democrats’ immigration bill clears last major hurdle, approaches Polis’ desk
The Colorado House passed a bill that would further limit local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and other immigration authorities. It’s now one step away from the governor’s desk.
Colorado Democrats revive proposal to allow lawsuits over past child sexual abuse
The resolution, which was voted down in the Senate last year, needs two-thirds support in the legislature and voter approval because it would amend the Colorado Constitution.
Colorado answers Trump’s immigration crackdown with expanded protections
Democratic state lawmakers have introduced a bill that aims to stymy some of the tactics they’ve seen deployed by the Trump administration.
Colorado Republicans want the feds to intervene in freshly signed gun law
House Republicans announced an effort Wednesday to get U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to review the constitutionality of a sweeping gun-control measure signed into law last week.
Sand Creek Massacre memorial to replace Civil War statue at the Colorado State Capitol
Colorado lawmakers voted unanimously to approve a 24-foot statue to commemorate the Sand Creek Massacre. It will replace a Civil War statue torn down in 2020.
As the White House restricts trans rights, Colorado is poised to fortify them
There are bills on medical care, harassment and more. But each proposal comes with debate, as opponents argue Colorado is going too far on the issue.
As Colorado’s legislature debates transgender policies, community watches closely
Democratic lawmakers want to expand protections, even as the federal government moves rapidly in the opposite direction.
Statehouse Democrats unveil proposal to protect immigrants from ICE raids
The bill would further block local cooperation with federal authorities, like ICE, and attempt to outlaw deportation operations in certain Colorado locations.
Ahead of Day of Visibility, Democrats move to expand protections for transgender Coloradans
Democrats in the Colorado legislature introduced two bills that would add protections for transgender people in schools and the courts, despite Republican opposition.
Major gun-control proposals close in on passage in Colorado
Three gun-control bills have just one procedural step to go before they can be signed into law. That means sweeping new rules could be on the horizon for gun owners and sellers.
Colorado lawmakers hit halftime at the State Capitol
With less than 60 days left to go and plenty of big, controversial bills still in play, it’s crunch time for state lawmakers.
Vacancy appointments get lots of lawmakers to the capitol. Is it time for a change?
Colorado takes a relatively cheap and fast approach for filling statehouse vacancies. What it’s not, is democratic.
How two new lawmakers are adjusting to life under Colorado’s Gold Dome
The hours are long and being a representative is a lifestyle change, but Democrat Yara Zokaie and Republican Dusty Johnson say it’s worth the sacrifices.
