2026 Colorado Legislative Sesion starts
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I’ll be at the Capitol work-
ing for smart solutions,
outcomes that make Colora-
do stronger, safer, and more
affordable for everyone. My
work is driven by the needs
of the communities I serve,
and I want to hear from you.
Every
January,
the Colora-
do General
Assembly
returns to
the Capitol
with a mix
of urgency
and oppor-
year will be
no different.
After an-
other year
of economic
uncertainty
at both the
national
and state
levels,
Coloradans
are look-
ing to their
legislature to answer some
big questions: How do we
live within our means while
protecting what matters most?
How do we make life more af-
fordable for working families?
And how do we keep our com-
thriving?
for educa-
tion and
public
safety.
Now it’s
the leg-
islature’s
job to
shape the
final plan.
panding attainable housing op-
tions, reducing home and auto
insurance costs, stepping in
has failed to rein in health
insurance prices and pursu
ing other policies to lower the
overall cost of living.
My legislative agenda:
focused on results
I’m
confident
we can
make re-
sponsible
choices
that pro-
tect full
funding
for K–12
educa-
tion and
criti-
cal health services as much
as possible. But there’s no
sugarcoating it: this session
will require plain talk about
priorities, tradeoffs, and what
we can realistically afford. I’ll
and mountain communities —
which too often feel overlooked
— have a strong voice in those
decisions.
Attend a town hall (virtu-
ally or in person), follow the
legislature’s work, read local
anytime. You can contact me at
SenatorDylanRoberts@gmail.
com or on my cell at (970) 846-
3054.
I’ve spent months traveling
across SD8, meeting with resi-
dents, nonprofit leaders, law
enforcement, business owners
conversations, several clear
priorities have emerged – all
rooted in the real challenges
and mountain communities.
Here are a few of the bills I’ll
The session ahead won’t be
easy. But with clear priorities,
open dialogue, and a commit-
ment to practical solutions, I’m
optimistic about what we can
State Sen. Dylan Roberts
State Senator for Clear Creek,
Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand,
Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco,
Routt, and Summit counties
Cutting red tape for
attainable housing
—Mondays: Jan. 5 – Feb. 2 (No class Jan. 19), 6 p.m.-
7 p.m. Wednesdays: Jan. 7-Feb. 4 (No class Jan. 21), 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Fridays: Jan. 9-Jan. 30, 7:30-8:30 a.m., $50/four-week session or
$15/drop-in. Strength, resistance and cardio hiit/circuit class for all
levels! Motivating music, high energy, plenty of encouragement and
fun!
Colorado’s housing crisis is
about supply as much as it is
about price. I’ll introduce leg-
islation to remove unnecessary
regulatory barriers so local com-
munities can unlock financing
for attainable housing and build
more of the homes our work-
Drop-In Child Care – Jan. 12 & 26, 9 a.m. – noon, ages 2-12. $10
Res / $12 Non-Res (per three hour session) – or – Punch Card
Option: $30 Res / $36 Non-Res 10 Punch Card, $60 Res/ $72
Non-Res 20 Punch Card. Punch Card Usage: 1 punch = 1 hr of
care (per child). Punch cards can be shared with children in the
same household. Just pack a water bottle and a snack and enjoy a
workout, walk the trail or even go for a swim while we watch your
center or on the trail and be available upon request while your
child is in our care. Limit is three hours per session, but you may
bring your child anytime between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Limited to eight
children per session.
The budget
Let’s start with the numbers
because this year they matter
more than ever. Colorado’s
budget is under real pressure.
Unlike Congress in Washing-
ton, which continues to run
–
stitution requires a balanced
budget. That means when costs
rise and revenues slow, we
have to make tough decisions.
Improving road safety
In rural Colorado, safe roads
aren’t a convenience — they’re
a necessity. I’ve worked for
years to improve winter driving
highways. Now we need to
address dangerous driving be-
haviors that have led to tragic
accidents across our region.
Law enforcement and first re-
sponders agree: cracking down
on excessive speeding and ille-
gal passing will save lives, and
one of my bills will do exactly
that. We’ll also work to im
prove crash investigations and
secure long-term investment
in wildlife crossing and fencing
infrastructure that saves lives –
both animals and humans – by
significantly reducing crashes.
Bringing down the cost
of living
Affordability is the number-
one issue I hear about ev-
erywhere in Senate District
8. Housing costs, insurance
premiums, groceries, and
gas — too many families feel
squeezed. While many of these
pressures stem from national
and global forces, the state
legislature has tools to help.
Tiger Tots Martial Arts – Jan. 5-March 19 (No class: Jan. 19, Feb.
16, Feb. 26), ages 4-7 years old, 11 weeks, $130/session (optional
uniform fee is $30). !e Tiger Tot program is designed to help
little ones grow stronger, be more focused and confident. Learn
the fundamental elements of martial arts before graduating to our
advanced program.
This year, rising health care
costs, inflation and reduced
federal support mean we’ll face
significant cuts again. Gov.
Jared Polis has proposed a
and other large programs while
attempting to preserve funding
During this session, expect
major debates on ways to lower
everyday costs while keeping
–
lies, workers, and businesses
–
–Started Jan. 12 – Feb. 28, practice one to two
nights/week starting Jan.12. 7U (K – 1ST Grade); 9U (2ND – 3RD
Grade); 11U (4TH – 5TH Grade); 14U (6TH – 8TH Grade). Games
on Saturday afernoons at Gilpin County Community Center and
Nederland Middle School. $75 for Gilpin residents or $89 for non-
residents.
Tai Chi –Every Wednesday 6:15-7:15 p.m., $12 drop in or
$144/ 12 Punch Card. Ages 16+ years old. A gentle mind-body
practice combining clow, $owing movements, deep breathing,and
meditation.
Protecting children
As a father, nothing matters
kids safe. I’m working with
on legislation to strengthen
human trafficking laws, protect
children from online preda-
tors, and ensure that social
media platforms comply with
safety standards. Technology
shouldn’t come at the expense
Saturday Clay with Steve –Jan. 17 – March 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon,
ages 14+, $200/session. Experience: intermediate to advanced.
Join us for a class on painting and making pots that benefit from
brushing our own glazes! We will also be creating underglazes and
exploring new materials, and new approaches and directions in our
individual pottery making.
IT SAYS : If no newspaper is
qualified as a Newspaper of
notices may be published in a
county.
January Parents Night Out –Jan. 23, 4-8:30 p.m., $25/per kid, $15
if enrolled in camp on Jan. 23. Join us for a night the kids won’t
forget while you get a break. Plus, we’ll provide dinner. Swimming,
games, and creative crafs! Bring a towel and Swimsuit and wear
your PJ’s too.
IT DOES NOT ALLOW :
Counties to skip over an
established local newspaper
and print notices in a paper
located elsewhere— especially
not in a county two or three
jurisdictions away.
Adult Coed Volleyball League –Join our longest league ever. 10
week adult coed volleyball league, Wednesday Nights starting Feb.
4 thru April 15 (no games March 18), 6-8 p.m. Register by Feb. 2.
$200/team. Must have one woman per team. Ages 14+, 4-on-4.
Playoff format for the top for teams.
Supporting coal
transition communities
Northwest Colorado com
munities facing the economic
transition away from coal de-
serve real support — not empty
promises. I’ll introduce legisla-
tion to help these communities
maximize settlement funds
that will be vital to replacing
the lost tax base, attracting
new industries, and supporting
workers.
THE PURPOSE: To keep
legal notices visible to the
public in the communities they
affect. Without this protection,
governments could easily
residents won’t see them.
Gilpin County Fair Ambassador Scholarship Opportunity –
Open to Gilpin County Residents in grades 11 and 12. Application
accepted through Jan. 23. Selection based on community
involvement, public speaking and well-rounded academic
performance. !e Fair is July 17- 19.
Drop In Sunday Basketball –Come join us every week on Sundays.
Bring your friends and family. Every Sunday starting Nov. 2, noon
to 5 p.m. Drop-In Rates apply. All ages and skill levels welcome. We
will play two courts if we have more than 20 players.
Standing up for
agriculture and water
Eagles Teen Program – Afer School Monday-!ursday 4:15-
7:15 p.m. Eagles is an out-of-school program at the Gilpin County
Community Center. We provide&free&extracurricular opportunities
and a space to hang out for youth ages 12 and up through high
school graduation. All activities and field trips are planned by
our youth program assistants and youth leadership team with
the support of our adult program coordinator. We’ll be providing
transportation from Gilpin County school and will be running an
afer-school program from 4 – 7:15 p.m., Mondays – !ursdays.
!e program is free afer a $25/annual registration fee.
As Chair of the Senate Agri-
culture and Natural Resources
Committee, I’ll continue
fighting for smart investments
in the Colorado Water Plan,
strong support for Western
Slope farmers and ranchers,
issues, including Colorado
River negotiations and wolf
reintroduction.
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