Senate Approves Bipartisan Marchman Bill to Save Coloradans Money on Child Care

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed Senator Janice Marchman’s, D-Loveland, bipartisan legislation that would create three programs for the development of child care facilities. 

HB24-1237, also sponsored by Senator Janice Rich, R-Grand Junction, would help reduce costs for developing child care facilities by providing technical planning, building, construction, and development support.

“I’m proud to see our bipartisan legislation to increase affordable child care options move forward today,” said Marchman. “Quality, affordable child care is essential to support Colorado’s workforce, and by providing funding to develop new and convert existing spaces into childcare centers, we can offer more options to Colorado families.”

This legislation would create the framework to provide planning and capital grants, and technical support for local governments, institutions of higher education, public schools, employers, private partners, builders, and child care providers.

The bill now moves to the House for consideration of amendments. Follow its progress HERE.