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Colorado House debates gun control, education and more
Colorado House approved HB26-1126 to expand gun dealer oversight and SB26-004 to broaden extreme risk protection order petitioners, aiming to reduce illegal firearms circulation.
- On Friday, The Colorado House voted 34 to 28 to pass HB26-1126, requiring background checks for firearm dealer employees and tighter record-keeping standards, sending the bill to the Senate.
- Rep. Anthony Hartsook, R-44th District, opposed the measure, arguing it drives costs up and harms small businesses, stating, "Small businesses are the engine of Colorado." Rep. Emily Sirota, D-9th District, countered that the bill targets illegal gun trafficking.
- Legislators also passed SB 26-004 on a 39-24 vote, expanding who can petition for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to include institutional petitioners like schools and health care facilities. The bill now heads to Gov. Jared Polis.
- The House unanimously approved HB 26-1299 with 63 votes, reducing regulatory burdens on education providers by eliminating written policies for standardized testing. HB26-1102 received 40-23 approval for vehicle license transfers.
- Friday's session concluded a productive week for The Colorado House, which approved four major bills spanning firearm regulation, education, and vehicle licensing. All measures now advance to the Senate or the governor's desk.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Center, 38% Right
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- 39% of the sources are Center, 38% of the sources lean Right
39% Center
L 23%
C 39%
R 38%
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