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DENVER, CO – House and Senate Democratic leadership today outlined some of the shared legislative priorities ahead of the 2025 legislative session. The 75th General Assembly begins on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
“It’s clear Coloradans trust Democrats because we have governed responsibly and delivered results on the issues that matter most, like making our state more affordable, protecting your rights and freedoms and prioritizing working families,” said House Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon. “From lowering the cost of housing and health insurance to investing in public education and supporting Colorado agriculture, we’re focused on making our state a more affordable, safer place to call home. As we enter another legislative session, I am excited for Democrats and Republicans to find common ground once again and move Colorado forward.”
“As I step into the role of Senate President, I’m focused on making Colorado a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive – where anyone can work hard, afford basic necessities like a safe place to live and high-quality health care, and earn a good life,” said Senate President-designee James Coleman, D-Denver. “I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver results for Coloradans. We’re prioritizing solutions to lower the cost of living, protect our freedoms including reproductive health care and voting rights, and ensure safe, thriving communities.”
“I’m excited to get to work to lower costs for families, make our communities safer, and protect the Colorado Way of Life as the Trump Administration threatens to undermine our rights and freedoms,” said Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge. “With a tight budget year ahead, we will be focused on protecting our most vulnerable and preserving the important investments we’ve made in health care, education and public safety. We will fight back against attacks on abortion rights, attempts to roll back protections that support our immigrant communities as well as clean water and air, eliminate health care coverage for Coloradans or repeal life-saving gun violence prevention legislation.”
“Colorado Democrats are ready and excited to get back to work and tackle the issues that matter most to Coloradans,” said Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver. “Coming hot off the heels of the November election, we’re prepared to deliver results that Coloradans expect: more affordable and safer communities, access to high-quality health care, and support for the middle class. Additionally, we stand ready to be responsible and reactive to federal decisions that could erode our freedoms and threaten the Colorado we know and love.”
From investing in public schools, reducing gun violence and cutting taxes to reducing the cost of housing, behavioral health care, higher education and child care, Colorado Democrats have delivered on the issues that matter most to Coloradans and working families. Ahead of the 2025 legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are preparing to build upon their efforts to make Colorado more affordable and safer, and meet the challenges of the Trump administration head on to protect shared freedoms, values and the Colorado way of life.