74th General Assembly convenes; lawmakers set priorities for 120-day session

The 2024 General Assembly session began on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with an election looming just 10 months away that could determine whether Republicans gain lost ground in the House or keep Democrats from a super majority in the Senate.

The two Republican lawmakers who represent northeastern Colorado have their first bills ready to go and their priorities set for the next 120 days.

Senator Byron Pelton, Sterling is entering his second session as a state senator. He intends to run legislation on sex trafficking, a bill he has been working on with Denver District Attorney Beth McCann.

Pelton has al...