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High Stakes at the Capitol: What the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session Means for Catholics
As the Colorado State Legislature opens its 2026 session, lawmakers return to the Capitol amid heightened political tension, fiscal uncertainty and a growing sense of division across the aisle. For Catholics, this moment invites both awareness and prayer, as decisions made in the coming months will shape policies that affect human life, families and communities throughout the state. The Colorado Catholic Conference (CCC), which is the united voice of the Catholic bishops of
Jan 164 min read


HB25-1312 Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals Law and Its Impact
On May 16, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed HB25-1312 “Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals” into law. HB25-1312 is intended...
Sep 8, 20252 min read


2025 Special Session Review: More Abortion Funding, More Taxes, More Unsustainable Living in Colorado
On August 6, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed Executive Order D 2025-009, calling for a special session to address Colorado’s unbalanced...
Sep 2, 20258 min read


Welcome, Nathan Fisher, New Catholic Conference Associate Director!
The Colorado Catholic Conference announced the appointment of Nathan Fisher as its new associate director, bolstering its mission to...
Aug 17, 20253 min read


2025 Colorado Legislative Session CCC Top 15 Priority Bills
The 75 th General Assembly of the Colorado legislature adjourned the 2025 legislative session on May 7, 2024. Lawmakers introduced 731...
May 9, 20259 min read


CCC Statement on Enactment of SB25-183 Abortion Financing Bill
Today, Governor Jared Polis signed SB25-183 “Coverage for Pregnancy Related Services” into law, which mandates, at a minimum, $1.5...
Apr 24, 20251 min read


CCC Statement on the Passage of Amendment 79
The Colorado bishops lament the passage of Amendment 79, which codifies unrestricted and unregulated abortion for all nine months of...
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Vote YES on 80 "Right to School Choice"
Vote YES on Amendment 80 "Right to School Choice" Memo: Amendment 80 “Right to School Choice” Colorado Catholics have a moral obligation...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


CCC requests HB 1017 be amended to ensure conscience protections
Note: HB 1017 was enacted by Governor Jared Polis on April 24th. The following is the CCC’s testimony asking that the bill be amended....
Jun 12, 20242 min read


CCC 2024 Legislative Recap
The 74 th General Assembly of the Colorado legislature adjourned the 2024 legislative session on May 8, 2024. Lawmakers introduced 705...
May 10, 20248 min read


CCC Opposes SCR24-003, "Protecting the Freedom to Marry"
The Colorado Catholic Conference opposes SCR24-003 , Protecting the Freedom to Marry. The purpose of the resolution is to remove the...
May 2, 20242 min read


CCC Supports HB 1009, "Bilingual Child Care Licensing Resources"
The Colorado Catholic Conference supports HB 1009, Bilingual Child Care Licensing Resources , which promotes language accessibility and...
May 1, 20242 min read


CCC Supports SB 41, "Privacy Protections for Children's Online Data"
The Colorado Catholic Conference supports SB24-041 , "Privacy Protections for Children's Online Data," which would strengthen protections...
Apr 30, 20242 min read


CCC Opposes HB24-1363, "Charter Schools Accountability"
Note: HB 1363 was postponed indefinitely in the House Education committee on April 11, 2024. The following is the CCC’s testimony in...
Apr 16, 20241 min read


CCC 2024 Top 10 Legislative Bills
We have one month left of the 2024 Colorado legislative session! It commenced on January 10 th and plans to adjourn on May 8 th . Over...
Apr 4, 20246 min read


HB 1280 supports charitable organizations serving the migrant community
The Colorado Catholic Conference supports HB24-1280 , Welcome, Reception, & Integration Grant Program which creates a statewide program...
Mar 15, 20242 min read


HB24-1221 provides much needed financial support for teachers
The Colorado Catholic Conference supports HB24-1221 , Income Tax Credit for Eligible Teachers. HB 1221 would create a refundable state...
Mar 11, 20242 min read


CCC Opposes HB 1124 "Discrimination in Places of Public Accomodation"
The Colorado Catholic Conference opposes HB24-1124. Each person should be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, as each person ...
Mar 4, 20242 min read


CCC Opposes SB24-068 "Medical Aid in Dying"
The Colorado Catholic Conference opposes SB24-068 Medical Aid in Dying or MAID. SB-68 makes expansions to the unjust physician assisted...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


CCC Supports HB24-1136, "Healthier Social Media Use by Youth"
HB24-1136 , Healthier Social Media Use by Youth, aims to address a driving factor in the current youth mental health crisis – social...
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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