ARVADA ~ Today, Governor Polis signed new laws passed by the state legislature from the 74th General Assembly's special session at a school in Arvada. These new laws are designed to help hardworking Coloradans, ensure that thousands of Colorado children have access to the food they need to succeed, and address long-term property tax challenges.

The Governor was joined by a bipartisan group of county commissioners and mayors at the bill signing. SB23B-002: Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program, sponsored by Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Jeff Bridges, and Representatives Shannon Bird and Lorena Garcia, and HB23B-1001: Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program were both signed into law.

Governor Polis also signed HB23B-1003: Property Task Force, sponsored by Representative Marc Snyder, Senator Kyle Mullica, and Senate President Steve Fenberg. This bill was tailored to the unique environments and conditions that exist in different parts of the state but one that will benefit all Coloradans.

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Local county commissioners expressed their appreciation for Governor Polis including stakeholders and local elected officials for input on this bill. Teller County Commissioner Dan Williams said "I appreciate Governor Polis for including stakeholders and local elected officials for input, including five county commissioner positions on the resultant task force, to get this right." Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue said "When so many Coloradans are struggling with increasing costs of every aspect of their lives. I applaud the Governor and the Legislature for taking the lead to provide necessary property tax relief." Grand County Commissioner Rich Cimino said "I am thankful the Legislature increased the number of County Commissioners on this Task Force." Adams County Commissioner Steve O'Dorisio said "Any proposed changes to property taxes must balance the desire to help families minimize their tax burden, while maximizing their access to services that these families need." Park County Commissioner Dick Elsner said "HB23B-1003 guarantees that commissioners from five different regions of the state will serve on the commission, providing diverse perspectives on local financial conditions."

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Governor Polis stated "This special session was about delivering relief for hardworking Coloradans. In addition to providing needed short-term relief on property taxes and saving Coloradans money, the legislature also took steps to offer much-needed support to help more Coloradans stay in their homes and access healthy food, while paving the way for long-term solutions to reduce the cost of living."

The new laws passed during this special session are designed to provide much needed relief for hardworking Coloradans across Colorado while ensuring that thousands of children have access to food they need in order to succeed. The Property Task Force is designed with input from local elected officials from five different regions across Colorado in order ensure workable solutions are developed for all local governments and their budgets.

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