Republicans in minority, but with House seat gains, as 75th General Assembly opens on Wednesday
By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice
The 75th session of the Colorado General Assembly opens Wednesday, Jan. 8, with sine die — adjournment on the final day of the session — slated for May 7.
Between, Republicans will be faced with minorities in both chambers and the Democratic trifecta, with Gov. Jared Polis heading up the executive branch.
Voters, though, did hand Republicans one advantage. House Republicans are no longer in a super minority and, like Senate Republicans, face a simple minority. That is not to say it will be any easier to pass Republican bills or defeat Democratic bills. Republicans face a 23-12 minority in the Senate and a 43-22 minority in the House.
Heading up the Republican House will again be Minority Leader Rose Pugliese of El Paso County. She has gain...