

That’s a wrap, for now. Here’s how the 2025 session ended up
12 snips May 9, 2025
Explore the intense final moments of Colorado's legislative session, where lawmakers grappled with hot-button issues like immigration and artificial intelligence. Hear about the successes, such as protecting first responders and tackling the DNA evidence backlog in sexual assault cases. Discover the challenges faced by new lawmakers and the camaraderie built among the Capitol Press Corps. Finally, enjoy some lighthearted haikus reflecting on the bittersweet yet collaborative conclusion of the session.
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First-Time Lawmaker's Experience
- Representative Dusty Johnson shared her first-time lawmaker experience, emphasizing the mix of urban and rural divides over political party lines.
- Relationships and trauma bonding over legislative work shaped her journey during the 2025 session.
Challenges in Revising AI Law
- Colorado's AI law aims to protect people from biased AI decisions by ensuring transparency and recourse.
- Complex negotiations and tech industry pushback resulted in a last-minute failure to amend the law before its implementation.
Labor Peace Act Repeal Drama
- The 80-year-old Labor Peace Act, unique nationally, was targeted for repeal to ease unionization.
- Despite legislative approval, a gubernatorial veto is anticipated, reflecting political strategy and tension.