Post Session Update:
Government Keeps Growing at the Expense of Families
During the 2025 session, numerous pieces of legislation attacked the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Working families are tightening their budgets, but Colorado’s state budget has grown by 46.3%—from approximately $30 billion in FY 2019 to more than $44 billion today. Families across the district are facing higher costs for gas, groceries, healthcare, and college. The government has a spending and priority problem, not a revenue problem. The government should be on a diet.
One major example is the push for a Front Range passenger rail system. We need better roads, not more wasteful government spending on commuter rail. This project would cost billions in taxpayer dollars and deliver no benefit to the average commuter. I’ve made it clear:
“Colorado does not need—and cannot afford—a Front Range passenger rail system. What we truly need is improved road infrastructure that helps our families get to work and school more efficiently.”
Healthcare
This session, I worked hard to stand against efforts that would have expanded government control over healthcare by decreasing options for patients and increasing burdens on providers. I helped defeat HB24-1174 and HB24-1297, both of which posed serious concerns for rural access and affordability. I also strongly opposed HB24-1075, which will begin the process of creating a single-payer system in Colorado. I will continue working to support sustainable, common-sense healthcare that meets the real needs of Colorado families
Education
I introduced HB25-1192, Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement because I believe every child in Colorado deserves the tools to build a secure and successful future to achieve the American Dream. Way too many students graduate without adequate knowledge on how to manage a budget, avoid debt, or plan for their goals. Financial literacy is empowerment! It’s freedom! And with this bill, we’re giving Colorado kids the foundation to thrive in school and in life.
My office is here to listen, serve, and keep you informed as we work to make Colorado stronger.
Wishing that everyone had a joyful Cinco de Mayo! We must continue to celebrate Mexican heritage, history, and the enduring spirit of freedom and pride in our communities.
A group of us decided to ride into the Capitol the last week of the session, and enjoy some freedom before we started debating legislation. I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather.
On the last morning of session, I joined my Republican colleagues in reading a formal protest to ensure what happened last night just before midnight never happens again. We stood up not just for the Representative, but for every future member, to defend fairness, transparency, and the dignity of the legislative process.