Government and Politics
April 29, 2024
From: Colorado Governor Jared PolisDENVER - Today, in addition to HB24-1430, 2024-25 Long Appropriations Bill, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law during a ceremony at the State Capitol Building.
HB24-1403 - Higher Education Support Homeless Youth, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Jeff Bridges.
HB24-1421 - Modifying Public Safety Program Funding, Sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Rick Taggart, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Rachel Zenzinger.
Governor Polis also signed the following bills into law administratively.
HB24-1012 - Front Range Passenger Rail District Efficiency, sponsored by Representatives Tisha Mauro and Andrew Boesenecker, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Cleave Simpson. Governor Polis released the following statement upon signing the bill.
“Front Range Passenger Rail is the future of clean transportation for Coloradans, getting cars off the road, protecting our air quality, and saving people time and money. This legislation ensures that the Board of Directors has the tools it needs to provide Coloradans with the high-quality service they deserve,” said Governor Polis.
HB24-1039 - Non-Legal Name Changes, sponsored by Representatives Stephanie Vigil and Brianna Titone, and Senators Faith Winter and Janice Marchman.
HB24-1060 - Travel Insurance Consumer Protections, sponsored by Representative Marc Snyder and Senator Dylan Roberts.
HB24-1096 - School Psychologist Licensure Interstate Compact, sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Meghan Lukens, and Senators Chris Kolker and Janice Marchman.
HB24-1225 - First Degree Murder Bail & Jury Selection Statute, sponsored by Representatives Monica Duran and Mike Lynch, and Senators Rhonda Fields and Bob Gardner. Governor Polis released the following statement upon signing the bill.
"This bill makes Coloradans and our communities safer by ensuring that murderers are not released through bail. I thank the sponsors for their work to ensure Coloradans remain safe in their communities and victims and their families can get justice,” said Governor Polis.
HB24-1291 - Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals, sponsored by Representatives Regina English and Junie Joseph, and Senators Dylan Roberts and Bob Gardner.
HB24-1341 - State Vehicle Idling Standard, sponsored by Representatives Julia Marvin and Jenny Willford, and Senator Lisa Cutter.
HB24-1390 - School Food Programs, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota, and Senators Barbara Kirkmeyer and Jeff Bridges.
HB24-1408 - Expenditures for Care Assistance Programs, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Rick Taggart, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
HB24-1416 - Create the Healthy Food Incentives Program, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Rick Taggart, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Rachel Zenzinger.
HB24-1417 - Fee Changes Health-Care Cash Funds, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
HB24-1422 - Capital Renewal Project Cost Threshold, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Rick Taggart, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
HB24-1423 - Parks & Wildlife Cash Funds, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Rick Taggart, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
HB24-1425 - Transfers for Capital Construction, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
HB24-1426 - Controlled Maintenance Trust Fund Transfer, sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Rachel Zenzinger.