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Sen. Kevin Ball moved the bill on the floor and said it targets a regulatory gray area where some e-bikes can be modified and then used unlawfully; the sponsor said labeling will help police enforcement and inform parents who may buy an e-bike for a minor. \"If you buy your kid a bike that can be modified to go 28, 30, 30 5 miles an hour, that is not gonna be covered in the event of an accident,\" a floor sponsor said, urging clarity for consumers.

Opponents raised concerns about added costs to retailers and the potential for the bill to impose new regulatory burdens. Sen. Simpson said he opposed adding a deceptive-trade-practices exposure tied to labeling requirements, which he called an overreach into business liability. Supporters, including senators who described stakeholder engagement with manufacturers, retailers and cycling advocates, said the bill reflected compromise language acceptable to the industry.

The Senate adopted the bill on the floor; the transcript records the final voice vote and passage without a detailed numeric roll call included in the excerpt. Sponsors said the bill resulted from stakeholder discussions and is intended to educate consumers while allowing the e-bike market to grow.

Why it matters: supporters say clearer labeling will help law enforcement, retailers and consumers understand which bicycles are legally appropriate for riders under age limits and which models could be modified to exceed legal speed classes; opponents warned of higher consumer costs and possible statutory exposure for sellers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colorado Senate 2025 Legislative Day 097 (2025-04-14)","oneSentenceSummary","Senators passed House Bill 11-97, requiring labeling to clarify which electric bicycles can be modified into higher-speed vehicles, following floor debate about consumer costs, enforcement, and deceptive-trade-practice exposure.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado","taxId",15007,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074421,"Senate approves limit on fees for companies assisting veterans with benefits claims after extended debate",583,7207000,7790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984755-2ca929a0231c931bd01fb83e041ec883&start=7207&end=7790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984755-2ca929a0231c931bd01fb83e041ec883/thumbnail_7207000.jpg","/articles/6074421/Colorado/Senate-approves-limit-on-fees-for-companies-assisting-veterans-with-benefits-claims-after-extended-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074421-76a94e29704d5a6092c11939c05813df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771006920&Signature=S6tFdJU1zGMDbIRiduZNX6oqCov29r-fhqzcWF5OwzQe4s8DLhPRmjvaO~TdHgbnYmLsbFkkhv1Wy5cb-FSd860iX2V-Trntoj~2JjimpLgxU5D0oEdv-oNEY2faFsJPwC8VPI5muwfS4dwP0sDBr9XJ5Pgs-sOuYEful9WxBAPQb8ENXytgR4oZDSJQNLtbEjchAMYszSjvXY-jBbcAfHr942RIbTSKpx8GFMvKKM7RPIsP-Xq7wlU0rzq~hdCLTfmC2QrZ3eMKSDCv-K-QiM4IJbW1tJTzFtzLy1Z0cbHN69b-tE5fvWoK5EUPxrPG4iwqWbTtDBYuc8HCLDie-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Senate passed Senate Bill 2-82 on April 14, a measure that places statutory consumer-protection limits on persons who provide services related to veterans benefits claims, after debate that split supporters and opponents on the floor.

Sen. Kevin Priolo Ball (sponsor) and Sen. Brittany Pelton B. described the bill as a compromise crafted with traditional veterans organizations and industry stakeholders to address what supporters characterized as an unregulated market of unaccredited companies that can mislead veterans and charge high fees. \"Bottom line, veterans are not getting their needs met,\" the sponsor said on the floor, describing uneven access to accredited veterans service officers and the potential for predatory pricing by unregulated actors.

Ball and other proponents told the Senate the bill mirrors fee structures used in similar benefits programs (for example, SSDI/SSI representation) and limits how much companies may charge veterans for services tied to securing retroactive benefits. Sponsor remarks and committee testimony noted that accredited representatives cannot charge for initial filings but may collect a portion of retroactive awards; the bill seeks to set limits and guardrails for private-sector providers in Colorado.

Sen. Tim Sullivan spoke against the bill on the floor, saying he had opposed it in committee and arguing that some private companies provide effective services and should not be broadly constrained. The record shows a contested floor debate with proponents arguing the legislation protects veterans from confusing, high-cost offers and opponents cautioning against regulatory overreach.

Senate Bill 2-82 passed on the floor after debate. The transcript records a voice vote and adoption; no numerical roll-call tally was specified in the floor record excerpt. The sponsors said the bill had support from the United Veterans Coalition and several traditional veterans service organizations, and an amendment discussed on the floor adjusted fee language to align the measure with existing, analogous fee limits used for social security representation (sponsors referenced a 25% figure during floor remarks).

Why it matters: supporters said the bill protects veterans from predatory actors in an unregulated market and expands reliable access to representation where veterans service officers are unevenly available. Opponents said the bill risks constraining legitimate providers. The measure sets new statutory consumer protections governing how veterans pay for assistance with benefit claims.","The Senate passed Senate Bill 2-82, a compromise measure that sets statutory limits and consumer-protection rules for persons providing services related to veterans benefits claims after a lengthy floor debate and sponsor testimony about uneven access to VA-accredited help.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074426,"Colorado Senate approves joint resolution to place Sand Creek Massacre memorial on State Capitol west grounds",1150,2686000,3836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984755-2ca929a0231c931bd01fb83e041ec883&start=2686&end=3836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984755-2ca929a0231c931bd01fb83e041ec883/thumbnail_2686000.jpg","/articles/6074426/Colorado/Colorado-Senate-approves-joint-resolution-to-place-Sand-Creek-Massacre-memorial-on-State-Capitol-west-grounds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074426-cdb13ebf05ac03a311c9e22bbaf1a882/orig.mp4?Expires=1771006920&Signature=UOFiPXCI9R33Tv5-jzx3Pm57oCU0P7teEFN9DUqOM6rJyfJyKKZITYDr39pD-OQopzf-TeJWHfWxnHTR2qwUMOFNKd0twUd9UaH2bNFvJ151DQFA-gMH3IlFCeDKKPyc-a2UwNkr0cFKENNrEa-bzujystbokmgI5AbsgJeKtWgIcSVK~tBPztxvQbww9mrR9fH~6mSCFzUgMAzovF1bpmcuUIKoUvY1B76J-h6Y0ELdv-N4jxgLW7mVRxJOAdaTxQMaH8wbWcVGrPk0lV1axkr8FwqOBPX7wyBXcf0LoIRBsi~0nMqhRq5Wnvy808UTvyX4Qt~12UT678nwiinIog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Senate on April 14 adopted House Joint Resolution 1024, approving a plan to install a memorial to victims of the Sand Creek Massacre on the west grounds of the State Capitol and to place the Union Soldier statue on long-term loan to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The resolution acknowledges the Sand Creek Massacre of Nov. 29, 1864, in which the text notes about 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho people were killed, mostly women, children and elders, and approves the design and location recommended by the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee, the Capital Development Committee and the governor.

Sen. Sandra Mullica (D) moved the resolution and framed it as recognition of historical truth and a step toward healing, saying, \"This was not a battle. It was a massacre.\" She thanked tribal delegations in the chamber and urged that the memorial \"promote cross-cultural understanding, and educate the public about the massacre and the events surrounding it to foster healing.\"

Sen. Chris Gonzales (D) and Sen. Jessie Danielson (D) spoke in support, noting the long advocacy and consultation with Cheyenne and Arapaho leaders that produced the memorial design and placement recommendation. Danielson described the memorial as \"the product of years of effort by the people in this room and the communities that they represent.\" The Senate also recognized tribal guests from the Cheyenne and Arapaho nations who attended the session.

The resolution text, read in full on the floor, recounts the events at Sand Creek, references prior state actions including Colorado Senate Joint Resolution 1997 and the 2009 interpretive plaque, and notes that the Capitol Building Advisory Committee and the Capital Development Committee approved the new design on Nov. 25, 2024. It directs that copies of the joint resolution be transmitted to the governor, the advisory and development committees, the Sand Creek Massacre Memorial Committee, the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation, the affected tribal nations, History Colorado, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Personnel.

Senators voted to adopt H.J.R. 1024 by voice and recorded roll call as 33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent and 2 excused. The Senate added the current roll call as cosponsors and recessed briefly to greet the tribal guests after the vote.

Why it matters: the resolution formalizes placement of a memorial to one of Colorado's most consequential historical events on prominent state property and memorializes a tribal-requested design after multi-year consultation. The action also provides for the long-term loan of an existing Union Soldier statue to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for display elsewhere, removing that statue from the Capitol site tied to the new memorial.

The measure now proceeds as a concurrent resolution approved by the General Assembly and will be transmitted to the listed agencies for implementation and coordination.","The Colorado General Assembly\u0000\u0000adopted House Joint Resolution 1024 approving placement of a Sand Creek Massacre memorial on the State Capitol\u0000\u0000adgrounds and the long-term loan of the Union Soldier statue to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.","actionData","errors"]

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