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COLORADO HOUSE DEMOCRATS Colorado Democrats fighting for hardworking Coloradans at the Capitol and across our state LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS LATEST NEWS MEET YOUR COLORADO HOUSE DEMOCRATS CAREERS House Democrats responded to the most pressing needs in Colorado and delivered results . During the breakthrough 2024 Legislative Session, we focused on gun violence prevention, fully funding K-12 public schools, improving air quality and reducing the cost of housing, health care and prescription drugs. 2024 LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS Latest News JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Lawmakers Outline 2025 Legislative Priorities January 7, 2025 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. Read All JOINT RELEASE: Colorado’s Economy Continues to Grow, Budget Constraints Remain December 19, 2024 Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the December quarterly economic and revenue forecasts. Read All Speaker McCluskie Appoints Rep. Boesenecker Speaker Pro Tempore December 9, 2024 House Speaker Julie McCluskie today announced she has appointed Representative Andy Boesenecker as Speaker Pro Tempore of the 75th General Assembly. Read All Speaker McCluskie Announces Committee Appointments December 9, 2024 House Speaker Julie McCluskie today made committee appointments for the 75th General Assembly, including the chairs and vice chairs for the ten House committees of reference. Read All Visit Our Newsroom Press Releases WE ARE COLORADO HOUSE DEMOCRATS CONTACT US FIND MY REP SEARCH

NEWSROOM PRESS RELEASES > OP-EDS > JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Lawmakers Outline 2025 Legislative Priorities January 7, 2025 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. JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Lawmakers Outline 2025 Legislative Priorities JOINT RELEASE: Colorado’s Economy Continues to Grow, Budget Constraints Remain December 19, 2024 Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the December quarterly economic and revenue forecasts. JOINT RELEASE: Colorado’s Economy Continues to Grow, Budget Constraints Remain Speaker McCluskie Appoints Rep. Boesenecker Speaker Pro Tempore December 9, 2024 House Speaker Julie McCluskie today announced she has appointed Representative Andy Boesenecker as Speaker Pro Tempore of the 75th General Assembly. Speaker McCluskie Appoints Rep. Boesenecker Speaker Pro Tempore

Press Releases Jan 7, 2025 JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Lawmakers Outline 2025 Legislative Priorities 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. Read More Dec 19, 2024 JOINT RELEASE: Colorado’s Economy Continues to Grow, Budget Constraints Remain Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the December quarterly economic and revenue forecasts. Read More Dec 9, 2024 Speaker McCluskie Appoints Rep. Boesenecker Speaker Pro Tempore House Speaker Julie McCluskie today announced she has appointed Representative Andy Boesenecker as Speaker Pro Tempore of the 75th General Assembly. Read More Dec 9, 2024 Speaker McCluskie Announces Committee Appointments House Speaker Julie McCluskie today made committee appointments for the 75th General Assembly, including the chairs and vice chairs for the ten House committees of reference. Read More Dec 6, 2024 Mabrey Receives the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award Representative Javier Mabrey was recognized by the Council of State Governments as part of their annual 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipient class. Read More Nov 20, 2024 Jail Standards Interim Committee Advances Three Bills The bipartisan Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Colorado Jail Standards today advanced three bills including legislation to expand grant opportunities to county jails, create guidelines for jails preparing to consolidate, and improve and modernize communications between those incarcerated and their attorney. Read More Nov 19, 2024 Representative Iman Jodeh and Representative-Elect Yara Zokaie Announce the Launch of the Joint MENASA & Muslim Caucus to Advocate for Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian, North African, South Asian, and Muslim American Communities Today, a new chapter in community advocacy and political representation begins with the launch of the Joint MENASA & Muslim Caucus. This groundbreaking initiative, led by Colorado state representative Iman Jodeh, the first Muslim and first Palestinian American elected to the Colorado legislature, aims to elevate the voices of Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian (MENASA), and Muslim communities within Colorado and beyond. Read More Nov 11, 2024 Reps. Mauro and Martinez Statement Regarding Personal Property Vandalism Representatives Tisha Mauro and Matthew Martinez today released a joint statement after both their cars were vandalized on the evening of Tuesday, November 5. Read More Nov 5, 2024 Majority Leader Duran, Rep. Froelich Release Statements on Proposition KK Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Meg Froelich today released the following statement on the passage of Proposition KK. HB24-1349 referred a measure to that ballot that will place 6.5-percent excise tax on firearms to support Colorado Crime Victims Services, School Security Disbursement Program, and behavioral health crisis response system services: Read More Nov 5, 2024 Colorado Democrats Secure Overwhelming House Majority Coloradans voted tonight to continue Democratic leadership of the Colorado House. With ballots still being counted, results indicate that House Democrats will have an overwhelming majority with additional races still too close to call. Read More Oct 23, 2024 Rep. Lukens Presents STEM Grant to Walking Mountain Science Center Representative Meghan Lukens last week presented the Walking Mountain Science Center with a Colorado Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Pipeline Grant at Red Sandstone Elementary. Read More Oct 16, 2024 Rep. Mauro Statement on Pueblo City Council Vote on Abortion Access Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo, today released the following statement on the Pueblo City Council voting down an ordinance that would have outlawed abortions in Pueblo: Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 ... 172

< Back January 7, 2025 JOINT RELEASE: Democratic Lawmakers Outline 2025 Legislative Priorities 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. Previous Next

< Back Steven Woodrow Steven L. Woodrow represents House District 6 located in east-central Denver--The Fightin’ 6th! A class action attorney by trade, Rep. Woodrow brings to the General Assembly his experience as a litigator and detailed understanding of law and policy, to examine an issue, understand where commonalities lie between parties, and execute a plan to bring a favorable resolution for his constituents and community. He is the Vice-Chair of the Business Affairs & Labor Committee and a member of the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee. Steven was raised outside of Detroit by his hardworking, widowed mother, a public school teacher, who taught him and his sister the importance of a strong work ethic, even in times of struggle. This allowed him to matriculate at the University of Michigan and the Chicago-Kent College of Law, successfully argue multiple landmark appeals, and to head his own consumer protection practice which he started in 2015. Representative Woodrow is a passionate advocate for social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for all Coloradans--believing that healthcare is a human right, every child deserves an excellent education, the American Dream should be accessible for all, and clean air, water, and soil essential. One is never surprised to see him standing strong with those who need help, regardless of age or status and fighting for what is right and true. His goal is to leave every situation and every interaction #BetterThanWeFoundIt .

< Back Tammy Story Representative Tammy Story is Chair of the Capital Development Committee, member of the House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee and a member of the House Education Committee. She represents House District 25 which includes Evergreen, Conifer and parts of Jefferson County. In 2018, Tammy was elected to be the Colorado State Senator for District 16 and has continued her work at the capitol in the House. Her legislative priorities are education funding, student success and teacher pay. In addition to education, Rep. Story has championed multiple bills to mitigate wildfires, create healthier forests, improve natural gas pipeline safety and advocate for safe environmental policy.

< Back Tisha Mauro Representative Tisha Mauro is the Vice-Chair for the Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee. Representative Mauro represents House District 46 which spans the majority of Pueblo County, including Avondale, Beulah, Colorado City and Rye. Rep. Mauro’s focus is on legislation that conserves and protects Colorado’s water, land and air. As a chile farmer herself, she’s an advocate for the workers, small business owners, farmers, and ranchers who keep local economies running. During the 2023 legislative session, Rep. Mauro championed legislation to expand and improve EV charging stations across the state, especially for those living in apartments or townhomes.

< Back William Lindstedt Chair of the Finance Committee State Representative William Lindstedt is currently in his second term serving the people of the City and County of Broomfield and parts of Adams and Weld County in the Colorado House of Representatives for House District 33. He is the Chair of the Finance Committee and sits on the Business Affairs and Labor Committee. He’s a former assistant bench jeweler, public transit outreach advocate, community organizer, staffer in the Colorado House Majority, and former member of the Broomfield City Council. While serving on the Broomfield City Council during the COVID-19 pandemic, he championed assistance for local small businesses negatively impacted and emergency housing assistance for people struggling. He has helped create Broomfield’s Housing Authority, authored municipal campaign finance reform to limit the influence of big money in local politics, and made it easier for residents to vote by adding additional ballot drop boxes across the community. William also served as Chairman of the Broomfield Transportation Forum and as a Board Director of the Denver Regional Council of Governments. William grew up in Broomfield in a broken home. He knows what it’s like to need a hand up and how important community is to success. He now lives near where we grew up in Broomfield with his fiancee, Bria, and their retired racing greyhound, Pax.

< Back Lindsay Gilchrist Rep-Elect Lindsay Gilchrist has over a decade of experience in government and non-profit work in national and global public policy. In 2005, she traveled to then-Swaziland, Africa to volunteer with an organization working to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Rep-Elect Gilchrist went on to serve as a Special Assistant to Senator Edward M. Kennedy and as a Professional Staff Member for the US House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health. While receiving her Masters in Public Policy, she worked for an international non-profit that works to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Rep-Elect Gilchrist founded her own company in 2012 to work with organizations, foundations, and policy-makers to improve public policy in the United States and globally. Born and raised in Denver, Rep-Elect Gilchrist has deep roots in House District 8, which encompasses central and northeast Denver, including the Park Hill and City Park neighborhoods. She is excited to bring her extensive policy background to the Colorado General Assembly to help tackle some of Colorado’s most pressing issues, including criminal justice reform, safeguarding LGBTQ+ rights, and passing effective gun violence prevention legislation. Rep-Elect Gilchrist serves on the House Education and Health & Human Services committees.

< Back Lisa Feret Lisa Feret is an Air Force Veteran, Social Worker and Humanitarian. She brings her unique blend of experience and energy to every challenge. From her time as a military policewoman to her work in emergency management and housing advocacy, Lisa loves to tackle tough problems with creativity and heart. She’s a champion for innovative solutions—whether it’s piloting home-sharing programs, responding to natural disasters, or helping older adults remain in their lifelong home. As a mom, Lisa’s dedication to building a brighter future is personal, driving her focus on stronger healthcare systems, and safer neighborhoods. Lisa’s not just about policies—she’s about people. Her hands-on approach to local, national, and international issues shows her commitment to making a real difference. Lisa believes in rolling up her sleeves and working alongside her community to create a Colorado that works for everyone. Rep-Elect Feret is a member of the State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs and the Health & Human Services committees.