Please join us for a Legislative Lunch and Learn on Monday, March 30 @ 12PM in Room 206! We're excited to share that we’re getting involved on some recent initiatives at the Colorado legislature. At the meeting, former legislative aide and incoming CLALDF President Megan Myre will cover different ways you can engage with our state government. For those interested, we'll also share how you can get involved with our projects. See below for more info on the bills we’re supporting. Lunch will be provided! 

• Plastic Pellet-Free Waters Act (SB26-016)Links to an external site.

  • Introduced in early 2026 to protect wildlife and water quality by banning the discharge, spilling, or dumping of preproduction plastic pellets ("nurdles") into state waters and the environment.

  • Recently passed the Senate and is heading to the House for an Energy and Environment Committee hearing. 

  • Read more hereLinks to an external site.!

• Pistol the Pomeranian Protection Act (HB26-1011Links to an external site.)

  • Introduced in early 2026 to stop the puppy mill pipeline in Colorado by ending the sale of puppies through third-party brokers and retail stores.

  • Recently passed the House and is heading to the Senate Committee on State, Veterans, and Military Affairs. 

  • Read more hereLinks to an external site.!