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Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Expanding Healthcare Services Agricultural Workers; Protecting Colorado From Wildfires; Keeping Colorado Students Safe and Increasing Government Transparency

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KEENESBURG/DENVER ~ Keenesburg, Colorado - Governor Jared Polis began his day in Keenesburg, signing several bills into law that will have a significant impact on the state's agricultural community and fire mitigation efforts. The first bill, SB25-128 - Agricultural Worker Service Providers Access Private Property, was sponsored by Senators Byron Pelton and Dylan Roberts, and Representatives Karen McCormick and Ty Winter. This law aims to ensure that agricultural workers have access to necessary health care services when needed.

During the signing ceremony, Governor Polis expressed his pride in Colorado's strong agricultural community and economy. He emphasized the importance of providing access to healthcare for those who work in agriculture, stating that it is critical to continue efforts to save people money on healthcare and support farmers and ranchers.

In addition to this bill, Governor Polis also signed SB25-007 - Increase Prescribed Burns. This legislation, sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter and Janice Marchman, and Representatives Elizabeth Velasco and Ron Weinberg, expands prescribed burn capacity in Colorado and strengthens the state's fire mitigation efforts. In his statement, Governor Polis highlighted the importance of preventing devastating wildfires and protecting communities. He stated that prescribed burns are a crucial tool in reducing fire fuel and preventing small flames from turning into major blazes.

The third bill signed by Governor Polis was HB25-1293 - Drug Overdose Education & Opioid Antagonists in School. This legislation was sponsored by Representative Jackson, Minority Leader Pugliese, Senators Pelton and Snyder. The new law requires schools to provide education on drug overdoses and have opioid antagonists available on school grounds.

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Governor Polis also signed several other bills into law administratively:

- HB25-1163 - Free Access to State Parks for Colorado Ute Tribes: This bill was sponsored by Representatives Katie Stewart and Rick Taggart, as well as Senators Dylan Roberts and Cleave Simpson. It grants free access to state parks for members of the Colorado Ute Tribes.

- HB25-1294 - Court Costs Assessed to Juveniles: Sponsored by Representatives Jamie Jackson and Junie Joseph, and Senators Tony Exum and Julie Gonzales, this law prohibits courts from assessing court costs on juveniles.

- SB25-190 - Offender Release from Custody: This bill, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball and Julie Gonzales, and Representatives Jennifer Bacon and Matt Soper, allows offenders to be released from custody if they have completed their sentence but are unable to pay fines or fees.

- SB25-186 - Sunset Workers' Compensation Providers Accreditation Program: Sponsored by Senators Winter and Ball, as well as Representatives Hamrick and Lieder, this law extends the sunset date for the Workers' Compensation Providers Accreditation Program.

- HB25-1240 - Protections for Tenants with Housing Subsidies: This legislation was sponsored by Representatives Joseph and Froelich, as well as Senators Winter and Wallace. It provides protections for tenants who receive housing subsidies.

- HB25-1219 - Requirements for Better Understanding Metropolitan Districts: Sponsored by Representatives Jacque Phillips and Carlos Barron, as well as Senators Kyle Mullica and Liza Frizell, this bill requires better understanding of metropolitan districts.

- SB25-301 - Remove Authorization Requirement Adjust Chronic Prescription: This law was sponsored by Senators Wallace and Kirkmeyer, as well as Representatives Lieder and Johnson. It removes the requirement for authorization when adjusting chronic prescriptions.

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Governor Polis also signed three bills into law with signing statements:

- SB25-118 - Health Insurance Prenatal Care No Cost Sharing: This bill was sponsored by Senators Bridges and Jodeh, as well as Representatives Stewart and Jackson. The Governor's signing statement can be read here.

- SB25-296 - Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Examinations: Sponsored by Senators Michaelson Jenet, and Representatives Bird and Stewart, this law requires insurance coverage for breast cancer examinations. The Governor's signing statement can be read here.

- SB25-072 - Concerning the Regulation of Kratom: This legislation was sponsored by Senators Mullica and Pelton, as well as Representatives Lindsay and Soper. The Governor's signing statement can be read here.

However, Governor Polis vetoed four bills:

- HB25-1122 - Automated Driving System Commercial Motor Vehicle: This bill was sponsored by Representatives Sheila Lieder and Chris Richardson, as well as Senators Tom Sullivan and Larry Liston. The Governor's veto letter can be read here.

- HB25-1026 - Repeal Copayment for Department of Corrections Inmate Health Care: Sponsored by Representatives Michael Carter and Lorena García, as well as Senators Iman Jodeh and Nick Hinrichsen, this bill aimed to repeal copayments for inmate healthcare in the Department of Corrections. The Governor's veto letter and Executive Order can be read here.

- HB25-1088 - Costs for Ground Ambulance Services: This legislation was sponsored by Representatives McCormick and Brown, as well as Senators Baisley and Mullica. The Governor's veto letter can be read here.

- HB25-1004 - No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords: Sponsored by Representatives Woodrow and Mabrey, as well as Senators Gonzales and Hinrichsen, this bill aimed to prevent pricing coordination between landlords. The Governor's veto letter can be read here.

In conclusion, Governor Polis had a busy day in Keenesburg signing important bills into law that will have a significant impact on Colorado's agricultural community, fire mitigation efforts, drug overdose education in schools, and more.

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