It appears to be the first time debate in the House has been limited in at least a decade
Monica Duran
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There’s no guaranteed filibuster in the Colorado legislature. So why do Democrats let Republicans stall lawmaking?
Democrats could use the “nuclear option” to limit debate and prevent their calendar from being overrun as GOP lawmakers in the House stall
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Republicans battle for 10 hours against effort to require Coloradans to store guns in safes, with trigger locks
By Patty Niebert, The Associated Press/Report for America Colorado Republicans voiced adamant opposition during a House debate about a proposed bill that would require firearms not in use to be stored securely in order to prevent children and teens from accessing the weapons. Republican House members spent roughly 10 hours opposing the bill and argued […]
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The first of 3 gun-safety bills moves ahead in Colorado statehouse debate
By Patty Nieberg, Associated Press/Report for America Colorado lawmakers heard from Second Amendment advocates and gun violence activists on a bill that would require firearms to be safely stored when they are not in use to keep them away from children and others who shouldn’t have access. Supporters of the bill asked a House committee […]
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Opinion: To save the lives of children and families, Colorado needs safe gun storage
When the rioters breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the younger congressional staff members knew what to do. They recalled their training — the “shelter-in-place” and “active shooter” training that started after the Columbine shooting and have become ubiquitous. One of us is a former educator who experienced middle-school lockdowns because of neighborhood gun […]
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Opinion: The safe storage gun safety bill is dead, but the fight will continue
This has been an unprecedented year, and we’re not done yet. Here at the Capitol, my Democratic colleagues and I had to put a two-month pause on our legislative work due to COVID-19. We’re back at the Capitol now, and we’re focused on passing legislation that helps Coloradans get back to work safely, directs support […]
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Nicolais: Humane Pet Act is a long-overdue step toward compassion for dogs and cats
When I popped onto the Colorado General Assembly’s website a few days ago, I noted one of the three most accessed bills highlighted on the page included “Requirements for Dog and Cat Breeders and Sellers” or, more lyrically, the Humane Pet Act. Interest piqued, I clicked on the link and read the bill. Effectively, it […]