Centennial State News

DENVER- On May 16, Governor Polis signed bills into law and vetoed legislation. Governor Polis signed legislation today in Colorado Springs Centennial, Alamosa, and Salida to fill high-demand jobs, save Coloradans money on training & education, and strengthen Colorado’s robust workforce. 

In Centennial, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law in ceremony:

• HB23-1212 Promotion Of Apprenticeships - Representatives Eliza Hamrick and Sheila Lieder, Senators Chris Kolker and Jessie Danielson
• HB23-1074 Study Workforce Transitions To Other Industries - Representatives Ruby Dickson and Judy Amabile, Senator Janice Marchman

In Colorado Springs, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law in ceremony:

• SB23-065 Career Development Success Program - Senators Paul Lundeen and Jeff Bridges, Representatives Shannon Bird and Don Wilson

In Salida, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law in ceremony:

• HB23-1246 Support In-demand Career Workforce - Speaker Julie McCluskie and Representative Rose Pugliese, Senators Janet Buckner and Perry Will

In Alamosa, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law in ceremony:

• SB23-205 Universal High School Scholarship Program -  Representatives Matthew Martinez and Don Wilson, Senators Jeff Bridges and Paul Lundeen
• HB23-1261 No Requirement For Selective Service Higher Education - Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Matthew Martinez, Senators Janet Buckner and Byron Pelton
• HB23-1088 Veterans Mental Health Session Reimbursement Program - Representative Martinez and Senator Hinrichsen

Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively:

• HB23-1012 Juvenile Competency To Proceed - Representative Judy Amabile and Senator Robert Rodriguez 
• HB23-1236 Implementation Updates to Behavioral Health Administration - Representatives Mary Young and Judy Amabile, Senators Chris Kolker and Cleave Simpson
• SB23-094 School Transportation Task Force - Senators Paul Lundeen and Rachel Zenzinger and Representatives Don Wilson and Meghan Lukens 
• SB23-151 Sunset Health Equity Commission - Senator Rhonda Fields, Representatives Iman Jodeh and David Ortiz

Governor Polis vetoed the following bills:

• Veto letter on HB23-1214 Procedure To Apply For Commutation Of Sentence - Representative Elisabeth Epps, Senators James Coleman and Julie Gonzales
• Veto letter on HB 23-1147, Driver's License Examination Reimbursement - Representative Cathy Kipp and Senator Faith Winter
• Veto letter on SB23-256, Management Of Gray Wolves Reintroduction - Senators Perry Will and Dylan Roberts, Representatives Meghan Lukens and Matt Soper 
  • Governor’s Letter to Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Dan Gibbs 

Original source can be found here.