Politics & Government

New Colorado Legislative Session Off To An Unusual Start At The State Capitol

More than a third of the General Assembly is made up of first-time lawmakers.

House Republicans - who are in the minority - tried and failed to elect their own Speaker of the House this week.
House Republicans - who are in the minority - tried and failed to elect their own Speaker of the House this week. (CBS)

Colorado's General Assembly is back in business and lawmakers gaveled in the new session with a renewed focus on some familiar issues including affordable housing and gun control.

More than a third of the General Assembly is made up of first-time lawmakers and Democrats not only have a majority in both chambers, they have a supermajority in the House, meaning they can override the governor's veto.

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