Colorado Senate Republicans

Last night was the annual steak fry sponsored by the #LoganCountyCattleWomen, where our members enjoyed some local beef and met with the farmers and ranchers who put food on our table.  The Senate Republicans will always fight for these hard-working Coloradans and are grateful for all they do.

Yesterday, it was announced that Colorado is facing a roughly 1.5 BILLION dollar budget shortfall. This hole was dug by the continued failures of the misguided majority who refused to limit spending and prioritize the real needs of Coloradans. In 8 years of Democratic control, Colorado has gone from operating with regular budget surpluses to facing annual cuts. The Colorado Senate Republicans hope this serves as a sobering wake-up call for the Democrats in our state instead of an opportunity to deflect blame and point fingers at the expense of Coloradans. coloradosenaterepublicans.com/republicans-wa…

Happy Birthday to @ScottBright4Sen today!

🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨HB1144: Prohibit 3D Printing Firearms & Components will be heading to committee this afternoon! This bill tramples on our 2A freedoms and would criminalize hobbyists and law-abiding Coloradans. Once the government begins policing digital instructions and design files, it raises fundamental questions about free speech, technological innovation, and individual rights. Make your voice heard and stand up for your rights! sites.coleg.gov/public-testimo…

SB-111 died in committee because the Democrats decided that these heinous crimes only deserve a slap on the wrist, which is a slap in the face to survivors of childhood sexual assault. Colordans deserve better. Carson✅ Benavidez❌ Hinrichsen❌ Wallace❌ Zamora Wilson✅ Roberts ✅ Weissman ❌

We are in National Agriculture Week, yet Democrats are pushing policies that will harm small growers and make it more difficult to maintain family-owned farms. SB26-062 moves Colorado toward a restrictive pest control regime that prioritizes unnecessary regulatory oversight over practical effectiveness. The Senate Republicans will continue fighting for agriculture and for the people who put food on our tables.

🚨 BAD BILL ALERT: Oppose SB26-102 🚨 Legislation is considering Senate Bill 26-102, which is a major threat to Colorado's economic growth, innovation, and jobs. SB26-102 would impose some of the most restrictive rules in the country on large data centers, including a mandate that operators match 100% of their electricity use with renewable energy starting in 2031 and sign long-term contracts to cover infrastructure costs. Data centers power the modern economy, supporting cloud services, AI, businesses, and thousands of jobs. Overregulation like SB26-102 sends a dangerous message: Colorado is closed for business. 📢 Testify tomorrow in person or online for the Senate Transportation and Energy committee. Sign up here: sites.coleg.gov/public-testimo…

Right now, in Colorado, people who sexually assault a child are eligible for probation. #SenatorJaniceRich for Colorado SB-111 would change the law to strengthen the penalties for those found guilty of these heinous crimes. This bill would protect children from dangerous predators by ensuring fewer of these criminals are released back into the community. #copolitics Make your voice heard and sign up to testify here: sites.coleg.gov/public-testimo…

While arguing in favor of SB26-062, one of the sponsors said, “I don't know what things look like in the world of rodenticides or anything else in the pesticide world”. We saw how this turned out with wolves, and now we'll see how it turns out with rodents.

At the beginning of the session, the Democrats said one of their priorities was to protect small businesses and workers over corporations. SB-062 does the opposite, prioritizing regulations and corporations over family farms and hard-working Coloradans. Listen below as Senator Catlin describes the impact of this legislation⬇️

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Colorado State Senate Republicans! ☘

We are halfway through this year's legislative Session. Here is a recap of the top bills that the Senate saw in the first half of the session. What will the second half bring? Stay tuned. #copolitics

.@SenKirkmeyer and @Sen_John_Carson's bill SB-088 passed unanimously. With the help of @HistoryColorado this bill will help restore memorials on State Capitol grounds with no fiscal note. #copolitics

@Sen_John_Carson's SB-132 "Magnus Law," passed third reading today by unanimous vote. This bill requires law enforcement to offer a voluntary alcohol breath test when a driver is involved in a crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury. This bill was brought on due to the tragic death of Magnus White, 17, a cyclist who was struck and killed by a motorist in July 2023. The bill is now headed to the House.

CO Senate Republicans unsuccessfully fought HB26-1001 this week. This bill usurps local control and eliminates public comment in specific housing development projects -and does nothing to improve housing affordability. Local government deserves respect, not rules from the State