Our Priorities

Coloradans demand bold action on the issues that matter most to them. This year, Colorado Senate Democrats delivered results, fighting to pass packages of legislation to make housing more affordable, reduce health care costs, advance affordable clean energy, cut property taxes, prevent gun violence, increase access to protected health care, improve public education, and boost Colorado’s workforce.

Reducing Housing Costs

Our housing supply hasn’t kept pace with our growing population, leading to massive increases in rent and home prices and preventing too many of our neighbors from living in the communities where they work and play. Senate Democrats have been laser-focused on addressing the housing crisis, and we’ve invested more than $430 million to increase our housing supply and create more homes for Colorado families. Democrats have passed bills to help keep folks in their homes, including expanding protections for renters by limiting security deposit amounts, capping income requirements, and reducing barriers to housing eligibility.

Taking Bold Climate Action

Our climate crisis won’t be solved in a day, a year, or even a decade. It’s the project of a lifetime, and Democrats are committed to ensuring Colorado continues to pursue sensible, forward-looking climate policies that will preserve our Colorado way of life for generations to come.

Senate Democrats have fought for millions of dollars in annual tax incentives for businesses and consumers for decarbonization investments, including clean transportation, heat pumps, geothermal energy, and industrial emissions reductions, and we’ve passed bills to develop a roadmap to help Colorado undertake carbon management projects to reduce carbon in the atmosphere.

Saving people Money on Health Care

Every Coloradan deserves access to quality, affordable health care that meets their needs without breaking the bank. But too many of our neighbors still aren’t able to get the care they need. Exorbitant costs, lengthy wait times, chronic understaffing and health care deserts all contribute to Coloradans’ lack of access. Senate Democrats have made it a priority to break down those barriers to care, and from implementing the landmark Colorado Option - which is already lowering premiums and out of pocket costs - to reducing prices on prescription drugs through the innovative Prescription Drug Affordability Board, Democrats have made real strides to make it cheaper and easier to get the care families need.

setting students up for success

Every Colorado student deserves a quality education that gives them the tools they need to navigate the world and prepare them for success. Education is a critical public good that supports our families, nurtures our communities and grows our economy. Senate Democrats have secured record investments in education in recent years, and we are committed to ensuring students and teachers have the resources they need to build equity and guarantee every child can receive a great education.