Colorado’s General Assembly concluded its legislative session Wednesday, May 8, 2024. In the 120-day aftermath of opening day speeches, this session brought about significant changes to water policy, attempted to address housing availability and affordability, increased environmental regulations, and shifted policies in education, healthcare, property tax, and public safety. Faced with a tight budget and the expiration of federal American …
Legislation to Counter Harmful Ballot Measures Awaits Governor’s Signature
The Problem The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association introduced a series of ballot initiatives earlier this year that would completely eliminate the cap on non-economic damages, essentially meaning that if a healthcare provider (including a dentist) were to get sued by a patient, there would be no limit on how much could be collected in a successful judgement for things like …
