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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis signed Executive Orders today in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. 

DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed the following bills into law.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis applauded a vote by the Colorado Springs City Council in favor of an electric resource plan that will retire the Drake coal plant in 2023, the Nixon coal plant by 2030 and the Birdsall gas plant by 2035. The municipal utility will replace these generating facilities primarily with renewable energy, storage, and expanded demand-side management programs.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order designating Phil Weiser, Attorney General of Colorado, as the State’s prosecutor, to investigate and, if the facts support prosecution, criminally prosecute any individuals whose actions caused the death of Elijah McClain.

DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed HB20-1326, Create Occupational Credential Portability Program. The bill relocates the existing occupational credential exemption to expand portability of state licenses, registrations and certifications for regulated professions, and provides that newly-located military spouses may apply for a temporary license, certification or registration in a regulated profession if they hold such a credential from another state.

DENVER — Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera today announced two vacancies that have been filled in the Lt. Governor’s office. These roles will also support State efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed the following bills into law.

DENVER - Gov. Polis today provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and was joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy to remind Coloradans about the importance of social distancing and wearing masks, especially with the upcoming 4th of July holiday.

DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed the following bills into law today and signed Executive Order in response to COVID-19.

DENVER - Gov. Polis today announced Brigadier General Laura Clellan as Colorado’s new Adjutant General and Executive Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Clellan replaces General Michael Loh, who was appointed to lead the Air National Guard.