Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law to Protect the Right to Vote Safely, Ensure Colorado Kids Can Thrive, Support Colorado’s Brave Firefighters and First Responders, and Elevate The State’s Ability to Recruit and Retain A High-Quality Workforce

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed 13 bills into law, including legislation to protect Colorado voters from intimidation when participating in Colorado’s safe and secure elections, ensure Colorado kids can grow, learn, and thrive in a safe environment, and enable the State to recruit and retain an efficient, quality-focused workforce. 

The following bills were signed in ceremony:

  • HB22-1266 State Employee Total Compensation Philosophy - Representative K. Tipper, Senators M. Gray, F. Winter 

  • HB22-1086 The Vote Without Fear Act - Representatives T. Sullivan, J. Bacon, R. Fields, Senator S. Jaquez Lewis

  • HB22-1090 Reasonable Independence For Children - Representatives K. Ransom,  M. Young, Senators J. Buckner, J. Smallwood

  • SB22-050 Work Opportunities For Offenders In Department Of Corrections - Representatives M. Soper, T. Exum, Senators J. Coleman, D. Hisey

  • HB22-1150 Eliminate Signature Requirement Certain Citations - Representatives R. Bockenfeld, T. Exum, Senators J. Cooke, R. Fields

The following bills were signed administratively:

  • SB22-020 Court Reporter Administering Oaths Or Affirmations - Representative K. Tipper, Senator B. Gardner

  • SB22-026 Oil And Gas Operator Property Tax Procedures - Representatives A. Boesenecker, J. Rich, Senators J. Ginal, B. Kirkmeyer

  • SB22-030 Expand Water Resources Review Committee To Include Agriculture - Representatives B. McLachlan, M. Catlin, Senators K. Donovan, J. Sonnenberg

  • SB22-092 Update Colorado Probate Code - Representative M. Soper, Senator B. Gardner

  • HB22-1034 Fire and Police Pension Association Statewide Retirement Plan - Representatives S. Bird, S. Sandridge, Senators J. Bridges, K. Priola

  • HB22-1039 Sales & Use Tax Exemption Form Simplification - Representatives C. Kipp, K. Van Winkle, Senators J. Bridges, R. Woodward

  • HB22-1088 Peace Officer Status For Certain Department Of Revenue Employees - Representatives D. Valdez, P. Will, Senators L. Liston, P. Lee

  • HB22-1113 Appeal Procedures Dependency And Neglect Cases - Representatives T. Van Beber, C. Kipp, Senators B. Kirkmeyer, J. Ginal