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During each legislative session, we track numerous bills that address important issues that affect our freedoms, and when appropriate, we provide testimony around these bills in the Colorado House and Senate.

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Legislative Database

Our Legislative Database catalogs all the bills we've monitored in recent years. Search or browse it to gain historical perspective on all of our legislative victories and defeats.

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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1253
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1253

HB 1253: Defendants with Mental Illness

Criminal Legal Reform
Status: Signed by governor
If a defendant who was found incompetent to stand trial is returned to jail for pending court proceedings, allows the county jail to require the defendant to continue the same court-ordered treatment or...
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1248
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1248

HB 1248: Business Entities Regulation

Government Transparency
Status: Signed by governor
The Bar Association's clean up of business entities regulations. Specifies the authority of a non-profit board's ability to make a decision without formally meeting. 
 
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1216
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1216

HB 1216: Election Code Revision Reflect Voting by Electors

Voting Rights
Status: Signed by governor
Updates statutory language regarding an elector's change of residence address to reflect implementation of the statewide voter registration system. Requires county clerk to treat undeliverable mail-in...
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1214
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1214

HB 1214: Education Data Reporting Requirements

Privacy & Technology
Status: Signed by governor
Directs the Education Data Advisory Board (EDAC) to inform the enacting state or deferral agency of estimated cost to school districts and public schools to comply with reporting requirements. Directs the...
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1205
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1205

HB 1205: Voting by Armed Services Members Outside the US

Voting Rights
Status: Signed by governor
Requires the Secretary of State to develop and maintain an internet-based voting pilot program to facilitate voting by absent uniformed services electors. Requires mail ballots to be delivered, mailed or...
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1186
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Aug 11, 2010
HB 1186

HB 1186: Permanent Mail In Ballot Voter

Voting Rights
Status: Signed by governor
Requires mail ballot return envelopes to contain a section allowing the elector to apply to be a permanent mail-in voter. Allows mail ballots to be delivered to any early voting location or election...
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