Each week during sessions of the Colorado General Assembly, we bring you the latest news and analysis of legislation impacting the early development, health, and education of Colorado kids. Check the updates below for analysis, testimony, fact sheets, vote totals, and other information to help you stay informed.
Need help finding specific info? Updates are sorted in reverse-chronological order, based on the date they were last updated. You can also use the update filters in the sidebar to filter this archive by update type and by Colorado Children's Campaign's position on the legislation. For additional legislative information, including capitol updates prior to 2016, please see our Legislative blog category.
This bill would eliminate the administratively costly and inefficient requirement that state and local governments verify legal presence when determining eligibility for public benefits, including professional and commercial licenses, and the awarding of grants, loans, and contracts.
View UpdateThe bill would create requirements to responsibly and securely store firearms away from children when they are not in use.
View UpdateThis bill would update several provisions pertaining to maternal health in Colorado.
View UpdateThe bill would advance five strategies to support the capacity of the early care and education system in Colorado.
View UpdateThis bill would require hospital providers to screen uninsured patients for health coverage options for which they may be eligible.
View UpdateThe bill would create the Colorado High-Impact Tutoring Program to create high-impact tutoring programs in schools.
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