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"To safeguard our water and natural resources, this bill also expands loan eligibility to water conservation districts. Farmers and ranchers are excellent stewards of our land, and this bill reduces barriers to entering Colorado’s ag industry." - Rep. @repkarenmccormick.bsky.social.
house passes bill to support first-time farmers and ranchers. Representative Karen McCormick's bipartisan legislation would ensure first-time farmers and ranchers are prioritized in a state-operated loan program and protect vital resources. Light blue green background, colorado house democrats logo yellow text box.
Earlier today, the House passed Rep. McCormick's bill to make it easier for first-time farmers and ranchers to jumpstart their careers.
“Digital evidence should not be treated differently than physical evidence, and tech companies should be expected to comply with the law just like anyone else so investigators can get the answers families deserve.” - Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker
The House Judiciary Committee passed Speaker Pro Tem Andy Boesenecker's bill today to protect children online and improve public safety.
SB26-001 would ensure a timely response to digital search warrants to help impacted families seek justice.
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Learn more about this bipartisan effort to make life more affordable for Coloradans ⤵️
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“This bipartisan effort would unlock more resources to build housing that Coloradans can actually afford. We’re creating more flexibility for local governments to use existing tools to be responsive to the housing needs of their communities.” - Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker
✅ Creating more housing opportunities that Coloradans can actually afford
Speaker Pro Tem Andy Boesenecker's bill passed the House today. This bill would give local governments more flexibility to address housing shortages and open up more funding for workforce and affordable housing projects.
Learn more about this package of bill that would rebalance Colorado's tax code toward hardworking Coloradans after the federal GOP passed H.R. 1 ⬇️
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“The same product should be taxed the same regardless of how it is purchased, and making this change can also put hundreds of dollars back into the pockets of middle and lower income families.” - Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker
“The tax exemption on downloadable software has not been evenly applied, with consumers being taxed differently depending on the way that they purchase the product. We’re eliminating confusion around this tax exemption to create a more equitable tax code.” - Rep. @woodrowforco.bsky.social
“This bill mitigates some of the harms caused by H.R. 1 by limiting these new corporate tax breaks at the state level and instead deliver tax relief for lower- and middle-income Coloradans.” - Rep. @repkarenmccormick.bsky.social
“We’re limiting a tax loophole to ensure that the biggest corporations are not getting tax breaks on top-earners’ salaries while the federal GOP just shut off FATC. Our legislation will rein in this loophole to create a tax code that puts working people first.” -Rep. @emilyforco.bsky.social
“We have a choice to make– protect tax breaks for corporations or lower taxes for working families. The choice is clear for us. We’re demanding corporations pay their fair share to put money back into the pockets of Colorado families and cut child poverty.” - Rep. @repyara.bsky.social
“Our package of bills will put money back into the pockets of hardworking people by closing special interest corporate tax loopholes.” - Rep. @replorenagarcia.bsky.social
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We have a choice - we can give taxpayer-funded handouts to corporations and the 1%, or we can lift children out of poverty and boost families. We’re choosing families.
We passed 3️⃣ bills in committee today to limit corporate tax breaks & create a new tax credit for families.
Listen in to the House Finance Committee now to learn more about how these bills could boost incomes and continue to drive down child poverty
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The federal GOP budget that slashed taxes for corporations & the very wealthy is raising taxes on families & plunging children into poverty.
We're creating a new tax credit by closing corporate loopholes and tax breaks to put money back into the pockets of hardworking families.
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HAPPENING NOW: 3️⃣ bills are in committee today to rebalance Colorado's tax code towards low- and middle-income people by:
✅Closing tax loopholes
✅Mitigating the harm of H.R. 1
✅Creating a more equitable tax code
"This bill improves collaboration among key conservation efforts, agriculture, private landowners and other public land users to maximize the outdoor recreation potential of Colorado and protect our open spaces." - Rep. @meghanlukens.bsky.social.
✅ HB26-1008 has passed the House!
This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Rep. @meghanlukens.bsky.social, would support outdoor recreation and rural economies.
“This bill would improve public safety across Colorado and promote the use of additional tools to protect Coloradans from danger.” - Majority Leader Monica Duran
Learn more about HB26-1009 ⤵️
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“The Worker Protection Act would uplift working people, increase wages, strengthen the middle class and help families build wealth,” - Assistant Majority Leader Bacon.
"Unions help foster an economy where working people have a fair shot and equip working people with the right to negotiate for better wages and a stronger future for themselves and their families." - Rep. @javiermabrey.bsky.social.
The Worker Protection Act has moved forward!
HB26-1005 would make it easier for workers to negotiate for better conditions, pay and benefits.
“By opting in to this existing federal tool, Colorado law enforcement agencies can have nationwide information at their fingertips to help solve crimes. This bill ensures that Colorado is a part of a coordinated effort with other jurisdictions to save lives.” - Rep. Chad Clifford
“Our legislation ensures that law enforcement agencies are on the same page so they can work together to keep illegal guns off of our streets and hold gun traffickers accountable.” - Rep. @mannyrutinel.bsky.social