Delivering More Housing Coloradans Can Afford: Governor Polis Signs Laws to Create More Housing for Hardworking Coloradans, Strengthen Colorado’s Workforce, and Save People Money on Transportation & Energy

FORT COLLINS/BROOMFIELD/LAKEWOOD - On May 9, 2025, Governor Polis launched the 2025 Statewide bill signing tour and signed new laws to create more housing that Coloradans can afford, strengthen Colorado’s workforce, and save people money on necessities and energy. 

To break down barriers to more housing Coloradans can afford, Governor Polis signed bipartisan HB25-1211 - Tap Fees Imposed by Special Districts sponsored by Representatives Rebekah Stewart and Sheila Lieder, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Barbara Kirkmeyer. 

“We are focused on unlocking more housing that hardworking people can afford. These laws break down cost barriers to make it cheaper to build housing and ensure fees don't impede new housing opportunities. In Colorado, we are looking at every solution to lower the cost of housing, and I am proud to continue that important work today,” said Governor Polis. 

The Governor also visited Harmony Cottages in Fort Collins, a Habitat for Humanity housing development creating 48 new energy-efficient homes for hardworking families. 

At Putnam Elementary School in Fort Collins, Governor Polis signed the bipartisan SB25-154 - Access to Educator Pathways, sponsored by Senator Cathy Kipp, and Representatives Eliza Hamrick and Matt Soper. 

“This bipartisan bill expands pathways for current teachers to get specialized training, to help them become even better educators. Student success hinges upon our teachers having the support and skills to help students thrive, and expanding opportunities for teachers to get training in early childhood, elementary, or special education is good for our teachers and students,” said Governor Polis. 

He also signed HB25-1010 - Prohibiting Price Gouging in Sales of Necessities, sponsored by Representatives Yara Zokaie and Kyle Brown, and Senator Mike Weissman. 

To expand the freedom to move in the Free State of Colorado, Governor Polis signed bipartisan HB25-1281 - Title Register & Drive Kei Vehicles, sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedt and Larry Don Suckla, and Senators Nick Hinrichsen and Byron Pelton.

 “In the Free State of Colorado, we are protecting and strengthening our freedom to live our lives the way we want, including Kei Freedom. Kei vehicles are an affordable, fuel-efficient, and smaller transportation option, and by unlocking Coloradans' access to Kei vehicles, we are helping Coloradans who want to exercise Kei freedom the ability to save money while getting where we need to go. I'm thrilled that Colorado is joining 38 other states to break down barriers and unlock Kei Freedom,” said Governor Polis. 

Governor Polis also signed the following bill into law: 

• HB25-1292 - Transmission Lines in State Highway Rights-of-Way, sponsored by Representatives Andrew Boesenecker and Junie Joseph, and Senator Faith Winter. This bill is bipartisan.