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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 23, 2024 | CO | SB 24-1091 | Prohibits the use of Fire-hardened Building Materials in Residential Real Property | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7) |
Jan. 31, 2024 | CO | SB 24-005 | Prohibits Landscaping Practices for Water Conservations Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
May 8, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1294 | Establishes New Anti-Pollution Protocols and Creates a New Research Task Force | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
May 7, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1200 | Establishes Behavioral Health Crisis Vouchers to Fund Treatment Plans | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
May 4, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1002 | Appropriates Funds for Epipens and Auto-Injectors | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8) |
May 4, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1242 | Amending Water Conservation Rules For the State | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
May 4, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1215 | Prohibits Hospitals from Charging Facility Fees for Preventive Care Services | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
May 4, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1215 | Prohibits Hospitals from Charging Facility Fees for Preventive Care Services | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
May 2, 2023 | CO | HB 23-1233 | Limits the State Electrical Board From Prohibiting the Installation of Electric Charging Stations | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
April 4, 2023 | CO | SB 23-188 | Establishes State Protections For Accessing Reproductive Health Care | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
April 4, 2023 | CO | SB 23-188 | Establishes State Protections For Accessing Reproductive Health Care | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
April 4, 2023 | CO | SB 23-189 | Increases State Access to Reproductive Healthcare | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
April 4, 2023 | CO | SB 23-189 | Increases State Access to Reproductive Healthcare | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
April 3, 2023 | CO | SB 23-163 | Classifies Wildlife Officers as State Troopers | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1) |
March 22, 2023 | CO | SB 23-190 | Prohibits Deceptive Advertisements at Anit-Abortion Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
March 10, 2023 | CO | SB 23-093 | Prohibits Annual Medical Debt Interest from Exceeding 3% | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
March 10, 2023 | CO | SB 23-093 | Prohibits Annual Medical Debt Interest from Exceeding 3% | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
Feb. 9, 2023 | CO | SB 23-128 | Appropriates Funding for the State Department of Public Health and Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
Feb. 9, 2023 | CO | SB 23-128 | Appropriates Funding for the State Department of Public Health and Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8) |
May 11, 2022 | CO | SB 22-154 | Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
May 9, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1362 | Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 9, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1122 | Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
May 9, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1122 | Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
May 9, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1370 | Amends Various Requirements of Health Care Products | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
May 4, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1267 | Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
April 22, 2022 | CO | SB 22-154 | Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
April 20, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1111 | Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
April 20, 2022 | CO | SB 22-098 | Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
April 18, 2022 | CO | SB 22-193 | Authorizes Grants and Funds towards Improving Air Quality | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
March 4, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1041 | Expands Privacy Protections for Health and Social Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
Feb. 14, 2022 | CO | SB 22-003 | Expands Community College Nursing Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 12, 2021 | CO | SB 21-246 | Extends Assistance to Aid in the Transition to "Healthier" Homes | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
March 12, 2021 | CO | SB 21-123 | Authorizes Prescription Drug Importation from Other Countries | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
June 15, 2020 | CO | SB 20-205 | Establishes the "Healthy Families and Workplace Act" | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 11) |
June 13, 2020 | CO | SB 20-163 | Amends the Definition for Nonmedical Exemptions for School Immunization Policies | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 13) |
June 13, 2020 | CO | SB 20-007 | Requires Insurance Carriers Provide Coverage for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 13, 2020 | CO | SB 20-007 | Requires Insurance Carriers Provide Coverage for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 13, 2020 | CO | SB 20-007 | Requires Insurance Carriers Provide Coverage for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 11, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1017 | Expands Substance Use Disorder Treatment in the Criminal Justice System | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
June 11, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1065 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Sell Nonprescription Syringes | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 11, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1065 | Authorizes Pharmacists to Sell Nonprescription Syringes | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 11, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1265 | Establishes an Emergency Notification Service for Air Quality Incidents | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
June 11, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1265 | Establishes an Emergency Notification Service for Air Quality Incidents | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
June 10, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1143 | Increases Maximum Fines for Air and Water Quality Violations | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14) |
June 10, 2020 | CO | SB 20-213 | Extends State Take-Out Regulations for Alcohol Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
March 14, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1158 | Requires Health Insurance Companies Cover In Vitro Fertilization | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
March 12, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1078 | Prohibits Retroactively Charged Fees on Already Filled Medical Prescriptions | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
March 12, 2020 | CO | HB 20-1078 | Prohibits Retroactively Charged Fees on Already Filled Medical Prescriptions | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
Feb. 28, 2020 | CO | SB 20-163 | Amends the Definition for Nonmedical Exemptions for School Immunization Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14) |
May 3, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1263 | Amends Criminal Classification of Certain Drug Possessions | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
May 3, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1032 | Amends Sex Education Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 2, 2019 | CO | SB 19-005 | Authorizes the Import of Prescription Drugs from Canada | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
May 2, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1168 | Establishes a Plan for a State Innovation Waiver Reinsurance Program | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
May 2, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1120 | Reduces the Age at Which a Child Can Seek Mental Health Treatment Without Parental Consent | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 1, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1261 | Authorizes Regulations on Greenhouse Gases | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
April 27, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1216 | Limits the Cost of Insulin and Authorizes Insulin-Pricing Study | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
April 17, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1004 | Establishes an Affordable Health Coverage Option for Rural Areas | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
April 3, 2019 | CO | SB 19-181 | Amends Local Environmental Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
March 13, 2019 | CO | SB 19-181 | Amends Local Environmental Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
May 7, 2018 | CO | SB 18-272 | Establishes School Grants for Suicide-Prevention Training | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
April 12, 2017 | CO | SB 192 | Authorizes Transfers of Retail Marijuana to Medical Marijuana Licensees | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
April 12, 2017 | CO | SB 192 | Authorizes Transfers of Retail Marijuana to Medical Marijuana Licensees | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
April 28, 2015 | CO | SB 268 | Amends Definition of "Person" for Assault and Homicide | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
Feb. 12, 2015 | CO | SB 77 | Extends Parental Rights in Education and Health Care | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16) |
Jan. 27, 2015 | CO | SB 52 | Expands Legislative Oversight of the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
April 23, 2014 | CO | HB 1288 | Amends Student Immunization Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
March 24, 2014 | CO | SB 18 | Expands List of Tobacco Products Prohibited to Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 3, 2013 | CO | HB 1154 | Establishes Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Pregnant Women | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
March 18, 2013 | CO | HB 1081 | Expands Sexual Education Curriculum | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
May 2, 2012 | CO | SB 117 | Establishes Limits for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
April 27, 2012 | CO | SM 3 | Urges Congress to Authorize Religious Exemptions to Providing Birth Control | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 20) |
April 27, 2012 | CO | SM 3 | Urges Congress to Authorize Religious Exemptions to Providing Birth Control | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 20) |
April 10, 2012 | CO | SB 68 | Prohibits Food with Trans Fat in Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
Feb. 29, 2012 | CO | SB 93 | Requires Hospitals to Disclose Religious Objections | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14) |
Feb. 14, 2012 | CO | SB 20 | Authorizes Legal Immunity to Drug Overdose Reporters | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
Feb. 14, 2012 | CO | SB 20 | Authorizes Legal Immunity to Drug Overdose Reporters | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
May 5, 2011 | CO | SB 200 | Establishing a Health Benefit Exchange | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
May 5, 2011 | CO | SB 200 | Establishing a Health Benefit Exchange | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
May 10, 2010 | CO | HB 1352 | Concerning Charges to Crimes Involving Controlled Substances | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
May 7, 2010 | CO | HB 1358 | Authorizing Home Buyers to Purchase Water Efficiency Devices Up Front | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 6, 2010 | CO | HB 1284 | Increasing Medical Marijuana Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
May 6, 2010 | CO | HB 1284 | Increasing Medical Marijuana Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
April 28, 2010 | CO | HB 1348 | Regulations on Radioactive Material | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
April 22, 2010 | CO | HB 1021 | Health Insurance Policy Coverage For Reproductive Services | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13) |
Feb. 15, 2010 | CO | SB 100 | Multi-County Local Improvement Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
May 5, 2009 | CO | SB 244 | Requiring Health Insurance Plans to Cover Autism Treatments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
April 27, 2009 | CO | SB 244 | Requiring Health Insurance Plans to Cover Autism Treatments | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
Feb. 24, 2009 | CO | SB 88 | Extending State Employee Health Benefits to Domestic Partners | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
Feb. 20, 2009 | CO | HB 1091 | Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
May 6, 2008 | CO | SB 217 | Extended Health Care Coverage | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
May 2, 2008 | CO | HB 1161 | Mining Regulation | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
May 2, 2008 | CO | HB 1385 | Health Insurance Website | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
May 2, 2008 | CO | HB 1082 | Sealing Criminal Records | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
April 22, 2008 | CO | SB 217 | Extended Health Care Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
April 10, 2008 | CO | HB 1375 | 2008-2009 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 14) |
April 4, 2008 | CO | SB 129 | Restricting Beverage Sales at Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
March 31, 2008 | CO | HB 1270 | Prohibiting Restrictions on Energy Efficiency Measures | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
March 27, 2008 | CO | HB 1280 | Extending Water Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
March 27, 2008 | CO | HB 1228 | Insurance Company Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |