Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Creating More Housing Coloradans Can Afford, Designating State Agaricus Julius, The Emperor Mushroom Formerly Known as Prince, as the State[...]

Governor Polis also signed a law to increase healthcare access for children with disabilities and complex medical conditions

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bipartisan bills into law during a ceremony in the Governor's Office.

HB25-1093 - Limitations on Local Anti-Growth Land Use Policies, sponsored by Representatives Rebekah Stewart and Carlos Barron, and Senators Matt Ball and Nick Hinrichsen.

"We are building on our historic progress to break down government barriers that block new housing so that we can build more housing that Coloradans can afford. This bill will help unlock the housing supply, lower costs, and expand access to homes for Coloradans and families. We know that cost of housing is a top concern for Coloradans, and I am proud to sign this legislation to continue lowering costs for hardworking families," said Governor Polis.

HB25-1091 - Designation of State Mushroom, sponsored by Representative Jacque Phillips and Senator Kyle Mullica.

"Today, Agaricus Julius, or the Emperor Mushroom Formerly Known as Prince, joins the iconic Rocky Mountain Columbine, Lark Bunting, Bighorn Sheep, Colorado Blue Spruce, and others as a symbol of our beautiful state. Designating a state mushroom helps us celebrate the important and diverse plants and animals that make up and strengthen the lands and ecosystems that make the landscapes of our state so vibrant and inspiring. Our state mushroom has coloring similar to a portobello, a cherry-almond aroma, and it's delicious," said Governor Polis.

(Photos Courtesy of the Denver Botanic Gardens)

Finally, Governor Polis signed HB25-1003 - Children Complex Health Needs Waiver, sponsored by Representatives Rebekah Stewart and Max Brooks, and Senator Lisa Cutter.

"In Colorado, we are committed to ensuring every child has access to the high-quality care needed to live a healthy life. This new law will increase access to important services for kids with disabilities and complex medical conditions, help administer services more efficiently, and lower the cost. In our Colorado for all, everyone should have access to the care needed to thrive, and this bill does exactly that," said Governor Polis.

Governor Polis also signed the following bills administratively:

• HB25-1131 - Eliminate Student Cap at Colorado State University's Veterinary Program, sponsored by Representatives Andrew Boesenecker and Dusty Johnson, and Senators Cathy Kipp and Byron Pelton. This bill is bipartisan.
• HB25-1063 - FDA-Approved Crystalline Polymorph Psilocybin Use, sponsored by Representatives Anthony Hartsook and Kyle Brown, and Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet. This bill is bipartisan.
• HB25-1070 - Electroconvulsive Treatment for Minors, sponsored by Representatives Mary Bradfield and Gretchen Rydin, and Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet. This bill is bipartisan.
• HB25-1040 - Adding Nuclear Energy as a Clean Energy Resource, sponsored by Representatives Alex Valdez and Ty Winter, and Senators Dylan Roberts and Larry Liston. This bill is bipartisan.
• HB25-1009 - Vegetative Fuel Mitigation, sponsored by Representatives Tisha Mauro and Junie Joseph, and Senators Lisa Cutter and Nick Hinrichsen. This bill is bipartisan.
• HB25-1015 - Ability to Pay Bond Online Clarifications, sponsored by Representatives Javier Mabrey and Yara Zokaie, and Senators Robert Rodriguez and Julie Gonzales. This bill is bipartisan.
• HB25-1016 - Occupational Therapist Prescribe Medical Equipment, sponsored by Representative Katie Stewart, and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Janice Rich. This bill is bipartisan.
• SB25-180 - Population Growth Calculation, sponsored by Senators Barbara Kirkmeyer and Judy Amabile, and Representatives Rick Taggart and Emily Sirota. This bill is bipartisan.

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