GRAND JUNCTION - Today, Governor Polis signed bills in Grand Junction to support outdoor recreation and protect the great outdoors that Colorado is known for. Governor Polis signed the bipartisan SB25-174 - Sunset Outfitters & Guides, sponsored by Senators Dylan Roberts and Cleave Simpson and Representatives Meghan Lukens and Matt Soper and the bipartisan HB25-1215 - Redistribution of Lottery Fund, sponsored by Representatives Rick Taggart and Junie Joseph and Senators Jeff Bridges and Barbara Kirkmeyer to support local outdoor recreation businesses and workers, and increase opportunities for every Coloradan to experience the outdoors.

"Protecting and enjoying Colorado's great outdoors is an important part of who we are. These new laws will protect our outdoors, support our outdoor recreation businesses and economy, and expand opportunity to ensure all Coloradans for generations can enjoy our state's world-class great outdoors," said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis also signed the bipartisan HB25-1021 - Tax Incentives for Employee-Owned Businesses, sponsored by Reps William Lindstedt and Rick Taggart and Senators Jeff Bridges and Mark Baisley.

"Employee-owned businesses provide good-paying jobs and support our strong economy. Ownership opportunities for employees are good for businesses and employees, driving growth, creating opportunity, and strengthening recruitment and retention. I am proud of our work to help businesses embrace the benefits of employee ownership," said Governor Polis.

At Grand Junction Community Hospital, Governor Polis signed the bipartisan SB25-071 - Prohibit Restrictions on 340B Drugs, sponsored by Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Janice Rich and Reps Matthew Martinez and Rick Taggart.

"We are focused on saving people money on health care, and costly prescription drugs can force Coloradans to decide between paying for prescriptions over food, housing, and other necessities. I am proud to sign a major new law to expand drug discounts and enable hospital providers to expand access to affordable care, including by lowering prescription medication costs. I continue to call on the federal government to grant Colorado's waiver to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada," said Governor Polis.

This afternoon, Governor Polis visited Glenwood Springs to sign the bipartisan SB25-272 - Regional Transportation Authority Sales and Use Tax Exemption, sponsored by Senators Faith Winter and Marc Catlin and Representatives Elizabeth Velasco and Meg Froelich.

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"Building more housing near transit and expanding transit options is important for our goals to reduce pollution and make our high quality of life more affordable and liveable. This bill will help local governments and regional and local transit agencies build more workforce housing and provide more transportation options that save Coloradans time and money in all four corners of the state," said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis then traveled to Colorado Mountain College to sign the bipartisan HB25-1186 - Work-Based Learning Experiences in Higher Education, sponsored by Representatives Matthew Martinez and Meghan Lukens, and Senators Janice Rich and Dafna Michaelson Jenet.

"Expanding opportunities for work-based learning for all students, whether they're in K-12 or higher education, is important for our workforce, economy, and each student's future. This bill will expand access to work-based learning in the classroom and in the workforce, helping students gain the skills to get good-paying jobs," said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis also signed the following bipartisan bills into law:

• HB25-1080 - Wireless Telephone Infrastructure Deployment Incentives, sponsored by Representatives Meghan Lukens and Matt Soper, and Senator Nick Hinrichsen
• HB25-1006 - School District Solar Garden Lease Term, sponsored by Representatives Meghan Lukens and Anthony Hartsook and Senators Jeff Bridges and Chris Kolker
• HB25-1153 - Statewide Government Language Access Assessment, sponsored by Representatives Elizabeth Velasco and Junie Joseph and Senator Iman Jodeh

The Governor signed the following bills administratively:

• SB25-144 - Change Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program, sponsored by Senators Winter and Bridges, and Representatives Willford and Zokaie.
  • "This new law will lower the payroll tax rate and provide a stable, workable pathway for setting premiums and safeguarding the solvency of this fund going forward. It will also provide support to families with children in the NICU, ensuring parents and loved ones can take the time away from work needed to be with their families," said Governor Polis. Read the Governor's signing statement.
• HB25-1094 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices, sponsored by Representatives Brown and Johnson, and Senators Pelton and Roberts. Read the Governor's signing statement.
• HB25-1259 - In Vitro Fertilization Protection & Gamete Donation Requirements, sponsored by Representatives Froelich and Brown, and Senators Cutter and Daugherty
• HB25-1285 - Veterinary Workforce Requirements, sponsored by Representatives McCormick and Johnson, and Senators Kipp and Pelton
• HB25-1301 - Authorizing Voice Court Reporter to Give Oath, sponsored by Representatives Carter and Espenoza, and Senators Roberts and Gonzales
• HB25-1304 - Extension of Restitution Deadlines, sponsored by Representatives Froelich and Soper, and Senators Snyder and Bright
• HB25-1318 - Species Conservation Trust Fund Projects, sponsored by Representatives McCormick and Soper, and Senators Roberts and Catlin
• HB25-1326 - Updating Safety Net Provider Terminology, sponsored by Representatives Espenoza and Bradley, and Senator Ball
• SB25-158 - State Agency Procurement & Disposal Certain Items, sponsored by Senators Sullivan and Gonzales, and Representatives Froelich and Brown
• SB25-278 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-278) - Epinephrine Administration in Schools, sponsored by Senator Mullica, and Representatives Stewart and Bradley
• SB25-285 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-285) - Updating Food Establishment Inspection Fees, sponsored by Senator Roberts, and Representatives Lukens and Soper
• SB25-292 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-292) - Workforce Capacity Center, sponsored by Senators Amabile and Bridges, and Representatives Sirota and Taggart
• SB25-308 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-308) - Medicaid Services Related to Federal Authorizations, sponsored by Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer, and Representatives Taggart and Sirota
• SB25-309 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-309) - Authorize Legislative Fellows, sponsored by Senator Simpson, and Representatives Brown and Bradfield
• SB25-298 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-298) - Remove Term Homosexuality from Criminal Code, sponsored by Senators Daugherty and Lundeen, and Representatives Lindsay and Lukens
• SB25-312 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-312) - American Rescue Plan Act Funds, sponsored by Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer, and Representatives Bird and Sirota
• SB25-313 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB25-313) - Proposition 123 Revenue Uses, sponsored by Senators Amabile and Bridges, and Representatives Bird and Sirota

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