The Colorado Legislature convened on March 28, 2025, to discuss several key legislative matters during a brief session. The meeting began with the House being called to order, followed by reports from various committees regarding pending bills.
The Committee on Business Affairs and Labor recommended amendments to House Bill 1249, which will be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, House Bill 1262 received a favorable recommendation and will be sent to the Committee on Finance, while House Bill 1286 was postponed indefinitely.
The Committee on Finance also reviewed House Bill 1269, which will be amended and referred to the Committee on Appropriations with a favorable recommendation.
Several new bills were introduced during the session. Notably, House Bill 1309, aimed at protecting access to gender-affirming health care, will be assigned to the Committee on Health and Human Services. House Bill 1310, which focuses on enhancing purchasing transparency for information technology procurement, will go to the Committee on State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs. House Bill 1311, concerning deductions for free bets in calculating net sports betting proceeds, will be assigned to the Committee on Finance. Lastly, House Bill 1312, which seeks to provide legal protections for transgender individuals, will be sent to the Committee on Judiciary.
The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until Monday, March 31, at 10 AM. This meeting highlighted ongoing legislative efforts to address important social issues and improve transparency in state procurement processes.