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Colorado Bill: Hiring Preference for Coal Transition Workers

Colorado Bill SB26-052 establishes a hiring preference for coal transition workers for certain businesses in coal transition communities. The bill also expands investment options for public entities managing just transition funds. It requires covered businesses to make good faith efforts to hire qualified coal transition workers.

Colorado Bill: Public Assistance Final Disposition Expense Terms

Colorado Senate Bill 26-110 proposes to revise terms related to public assistance final disposition expense reimbursements. The bill aims to change 'death reimbursement' to 'death benefit' and 'maximum death reimbursement' to 'combined reasonable charges' for county payments of funeral and final disposition expenses for deceased recipients.

Colorado Bill: Increase GVWR for Child Restraint System Requirements

Colorado Bill SB26-026 proposes to increase the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) limit for passenger vehicles requiring child restraint systems from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Designates March as Arts Education Month

The Colorado General Assembly has designated March as Arts Education Month through Senate Resolution SR26-003. This resolution passed the Senate with a unanimous vote and aims to recognize the importance of arts education within the state's educational system.

Colorado Bill Limits Minimum Lot Size for Single-Family Homes

Colorado Bill HB26-1114 proposes to limit the minimum lot size for single-family homes to 2,000 square feet, effective October 1, 2031. The bill also prohibits restrictive lot dimensions that prevent single-family home construction on such small lots. It applies to subject jurisdictions within Colorado.

Colorado Agricultural Property Tax Definitions Clarification

Colorado Bill SB26-010 seeks to clarify definitions for agricultural property taxation. It broadens the definitions of 'ranch' and 'farm' to emphasize predominant use for monetary profit and pasture-based operations.

Eric Gemelli Barred from Securities Sales in Colorado for 10 Years

The Colorado Securities Commissioner has barred Eric Gemelli and his company, Market4Caster, LLC, from selling securities in Colorado for 10 years following their admission to violating the Colorado Securities Act. The defendants admitted to unlicensed sales of over $3 million in unregistered securities.

Colorado PUC Approves 4,100MW New Energy Resources for Xcel Energy

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has approved approximately 4,100MW of new solar, storage, wind, and natural gas energy generation for Xcel Energy. This decision, made under an expedited process to leverage expiring federal tax credits, aims to replace aging coal plants and meet growing energy demand, potentially saving customers billions.

Colorado Homeowners Insurance Costs and Hail Risk Analysis

Colorado's Division of Insurance released data showing hail is the primary driver of homeowners insurance cost spikes, accounting for 26-54% of premiums. Governor Polis and the DOI are seeking innovative solutions to lower these costs for homeowners and are working on legislation for roof fortification grants and wildfire reinsurance.

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