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Friday, March 22, 2013  A proposal to repeal the crime of adultery from Colorado's books has been signed into law.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A proposal to abolish the death penalty in Colorado got hours of emotional testimony from people who argue the penalty is unfair and ineffective, and others who see it as a just punishment for the most serious crimes.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Abolishing the death penalty in Colorado will get an initial vote in the state House as debate on the emotional issue begins in the Legislature.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The crime of adultery could soon be struck from Colorado's law books after the state Senate approved the bill and sent it to the governor.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A bill to erase the crime of adultery from Colorado's law books faces a test Wednesday in the state Senate.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill to erase the crime of adultery from Colorado's law books got approval from House Democrats who say it's an antiquated measure that's rarely enforced and opens the door for invasion of privacy.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The crime of adultery is still in Colorado's law books, but some Democratic lawmakers say it's an outdated 19th-century holdover that no longer has a purpose.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Colorado Democrats gave initial approval to expanding background checks on firearm purchases and are considering ammunition limits as the battle over stricter gun laws gets under away at the state Capitol.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Rep. Jared Polis said in a news release Wednesday he will keep his seats on the Rules, Education and Labor Committee and the Democratic Steering Committee.

Monday, March 22, 2010  The House Judiciary Committee said Monday communities already have the power to license and zone medical marijuana providers and a ban is unnecessary. Lawmakers said they aren't sure if the laws apply to home rule communities like Denver.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  The House Judiciary Committee killed House Bill 1248 on Monday after opponents said it gave too much credence to scientific studies by the European Union and that no local studies warranted new laws.