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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A bill enhancing labor rights for professional firefighters in Colorado has been signed into law by Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Democrat-sponsored bill redefining Colorado elections to include same-day voter registration and sending ballots by mail to all voters passed the Senate without support from Republicans who raised concerns about fraud.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Colorado Democrats are close to a possible showdown with the governor over a labor measure.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Colorado House passed stricter restrictions on gun ownership by domestic offenders and required in-person training for concealed-carry permits.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Changes to election Colorado rules allowing same-day voter registration and mailing ballots to all registered voters will get its first hearing in a state House committee.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Colorado House Democrats have passed new restrictions on the state's powerful oil and gas regulators.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The sponsor of a proposed assault weapons ban says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has told her that the ban will not be part of the initial gun control measure the Senate will debate next month.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Revamped sex-education standards have now passed both chambers of the state Legislature, despite complaints from Republicans that the new standards could encourage sexual activity and infringe on parental rights.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Colorado's gun control debate continues in the state Legislature, where senators are expected to take final votes on magazine ammunition limits and expanded background checks.

Friday, March 08, 2013  An expanded gun ban for suspected domestic abusers has won initial approval in the Democratic Colorado Senate, over the objections from Republicans the measure unlawfully strips gun rights from people who haven't been convicted of a crime.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The Colorado Senate is considering seven gun-related measures from Democrats on Friday. A look at the bills and what they do:

Monday, March 04, 2013  A proposal to expand background checks on all firearm purchases advanced in the Colorado Senate after dozens on both sides of the debate testified, including the husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' husband, Mark Kelly, is scheduled to testify Monday in support of at least one of the seven gun-control bills before the Colorado Legislature in Denver.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Sellers and owners of assault weapons could be liable for damages caused by shootings under a bill proposed by Colorado's Democratic Senate president.