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The bill’s sponsors said HB13-12 aims to protect transgender and gender‑diverse people from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations and to clarify how schools handle students’ chosen names. Opponents said, even after amendments, the measure risked undermining parental authority and imposing confusing new duties on school officials.

The measure’s sponsor, Senator Janet Winter, said the bill would place protections for gender identity and expression explicitly within Colorado law and respond to testimony from transgender people and families who say they face daily discrimination. \"This is about protection. This is about saving lives,\" Winter told colleagues on the floor (first reference: 03:09:26; transcript lines ~11366–11374).

Opponents, including Senator Mark Kirk Meyer and several other Republicans, said the bill as introduced had alarmed many parents who read a bill summary and feared courts or schools could override parental decisions about children. Kirk Meyer and others repeatedly described a wave of constituent messages and public testimony raising that concern (first reference: 03:05:00; transcript lines ~13125–13188).

What changed on the floor

Lawmakers amended the bill repeatedly. Sponsors and defenders removed several of the more contested provisions earlier in committee and then responded to floor concerns with additional changes, including:
- Striking definitions and language that opponents said could be read to classify dead‑naming or misgendering as coercive control in custody decisions (several such passages were removed in committee and on the floor).
- Adding a legislative declaration that frames the measure as an anti‑discrimination effort consistent with the Colorado Anti‑Discrimination Act (CADA).
- Adjusting how government records and identity markers (driver’s licenses, ID cards, birth certificates) may be updated; sponsors negotiated limits and implementation dates for those changes and added a delayed effective date (the Senate adopted an amendment that allows multiple administrative updates but phases implementation; see clarifying details).

Floor debate and concerns

Debate on the chamber floor was lengthy and sharply divided. Supporters framed the measure as a public‑safety and civil‑rights bill for a population they said faces high rates of harassment and suicide risk. Senator Michaelson Janay and other Democrats described constituent outreach in favor of the bill and urged colleagues to back protections (first reference: 05:14:17; transcript lines ~19723–19751).

Opponents repeatedly emphasized parental rights and local control for schools. Senator Scott Bright called the bill \"the war on parents,\" arguing it would allow schools and state authorities to intervene in family decisions and urging colleagues to reject it (first reference: 06:07:51; transcript lines ~18450–18503). Senator Jon Liston and others detailed constituent outcry in their districts and warned of practical complications for schools and parents if chosen‑name policies were implemented without parental notification.

Several senators urged compromise. Senator Kolker and others said the bill’s original, broader provisions had been narrowed and that some amendments were responsive to public concerns. Multiple senators urged colleagues to weigh the bill’s anti‑discrimination aims alongside parental concerns and local control.

Key amendments and procedural votes

- Judiciary committee report adoption: The committee of the whole reported and the Senate adopted the committee report by recorded vote (committee report adopted 23 ayes, 12 no) (transcript ~37462).
- Amendment L016 (judiciary committee amendment): Adopted in committee and carried to the floor; sponsors said it removed the most contentious family‑law provisions (voice vote reported adopted).
- Amendment L015 (technical amendments on marriage/civil union records): Adopted on the floor (division requested and chair confirmed adoption).
- Amendment L035 (revised definitions, added CADA‑style legislative declaration, and implementation timing for ID changes): Adopted on the floor after division (the amendment reorganized and removed the bill language that had defined \"dead naming\" and \"misgendering,\" added a broader chosen‑name definition tied to protected classes, and phased certain identification record changes to Oct. 1, 2026).
- Multiple other floor amendments were proposed and rejected after roll calls or voice votes (for example, L024, L027, L034, L019, L037 — see the actions array below for status).

Final action and what it means

After debate and amendment, the Senate adopted HB13-12. The chamber recorded adoption of the committee of the whole report and later the final passage vote; the bill was placed on the Senate calendar for third‑reading and final passage activity and then reported as adopted in the Senate journal (House Bill 13-12 is recorded as adopted on the Senate floor during the May 5 session).

What the bill does — as amended

- Creates or clarifies protections tied to gender identity and gender expression under Colorado’s anti‑discrimination framework. The bill text as amended removes direct family‑law provisions that critics cited but keeps state‑level protections and guidance on how schools and agencies should treat chosen names and related records.
- Directs changes to administrative procedures that govern changing gender markers or names on certain state records; sponsors negotiated a phased implementation (some record‑change provisions are delayed to provide time for operational adjustments).
- Encourages local education providers to adopt written policies for handling chosen names, while the Legislature debated whether and how parents are to be notified; several floor amendments and votes addressed parental notification and record‑keeping.

Ending

Supporters described the measure as filling a gap in Colorado law and protecting a vulnerable group; opponents described ongoing concerns about parental rights and the role of schools. With the Senate’s passage on May 5, HB13-12 advances in the legislative process as the state incorporates the floor changes; the final statutory text and effective dates will determine how the measure is implemented and how school and record‑keeping policies will change locally.

Speakers quoted in this article are identified in the Senate transcript and are attributed by name and role where they spoke on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colorado Senate 2025 Legislative Day 118 Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","The Colorado Senate on Monday adopted House Bill 13-12, a measure sponsors called the Kelly Lovins Act, after hours of heated floor debate and several amendments that reshaped how the state treats chosen names and anti‑discrimination protections.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado","taxId",15007,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6568392,"Votes at a glance: key bills the Colorado Senate acted on May 5",109,2897000,3006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195355-4521e1adfb6e4355128c3493f14022ab&start=2897&end=3006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195355-4521e1adfb6e4355128c3493f14022ab/thumbnail_2897000.jpg","/articles/6568392/Colorado/Votes-at-a-glance-key-bills-the-Colorado-Senate-acted-on-May-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568392-8dac9e508604922a304c003ca64bc167/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004154&Signature=XXw0WALb4Mr6xQOmcGpvEuy8RcA8SUuhOZnxpW5glfgYbcf1z~WW2NoJ3~S9GH2Y3TBzibuuWZJyipd4ZIHkoGZMHkKYaLC66oK2vYS90F3YjgEePrbTfM6KxKR-9zqE6wb-fQnmokevbKZB00myUc1MMD2TmctXGiZKEEdcvTrEY4QMR2REOnE7sYprdWouhnPwLOCAMPGzLseK2Eaj7x8-WT0V2oath0lS9qZPBnHnxb15WM1gn1GbiRkKA5JUEFjlt37VZRK04VrzaLXLW4WR2oxlg007II4BYEzmYVd-XNlhsCeXp7KST~b0zTZzHdQ-~Lnl~djEwEgYl8TLMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Senate’s May 5 session included a mix of contested debates and routine business. Below are the principal bills and formal outcomes recorded in the transcript (descriptions and outcomes reflect what was stated on the floor):

- Senate Bill 321 — Third reading amendment adopted (L008). Final passage recorded: passed (31 ayes, 4 no). Topic: vehicle‑related air pollution and grant clarifications.

- House Bill 13-12 — Extensive floor debate and multiple amendments throughout the day; committee of the whole report and subsequent amendments adopted; the Senate recorded adoption of House Bill 13-12 (bill adopted by the Senate as amended during the May 5 session).

- Senate Bill 37 — Senate did not concur with House amendments; a conference committee was appointed and the Senate granted its conferees permission to go beyond the scope of differences. Vote recorded: 35 ayes, 0 no.

- Senate Bill 161 — Senate did not concur with House amendments; a first conference committee was appointed and conferees were granted permission to go beyond the scope of differences. Vote recorded: 35 ayes, 0 no.

- Senate Bill 286 — Senate did not concur with House amendments; a conference committee was appointed and conferees were granted permission to go beyond the scope of differences. Vote recorded: 35 ayes, 0 no.

- Senate Bill 37 (appointment) — Senators were appointed to the conference committee (Senator Roberts named chair) after non‑concurrence with House amendments; motion to permit conferees to go beyond the scope was adopted.

- Several house bills and second‑reading consent calendar items were taken up and advanced to third reading or placed on the calendar after committee of the whole consideration; among them were:
- Senate Bill 322 (consent calendar second reading order) — advanced on special orders (consent) and ordered for third reading as amended.
- House Bill 13-29 — passed second reading on consent, ordered for third reading.
- House Bill 12-67 — Transportation and Energy committee recommended; bill passed on second reading and ordered for third reading/final passage after committee action.
- House Bill 11-92 — Education committee report adopted; bill ordered on the calendar.
- House Bill 12-92, House Bill 13-22 — considered, committee reports adopted and placed on calendar for third reading.

- Repass (Senate agreed to House amendments and repassed several bills):
- Senate Bill 286 (money collected related to petroleum products): Senate recessed its earlier non‑concur position and concurred with House amendments; Senate repassed SB286 (vote recorded: 35 ayes, 0 no).
- Senate Bill 40 (future of severance taxes and water funding task force): Senate concurred with a House amendment adding a local government seat and repassed SB40 (35-0 recorded).
- Senate Bill 167 (state fund investment provisions): Senate concurred with House changes and repassed SB167.
- Senate Bill 301, 315 and several other senate bills were considered for concurrence and repassage after House amendments; each was read and the Senate recorded concurrence and repassage (recorded votes shown in the transcript where present).

Procedural and scheduling items

- The Senate appointed numerous conference committees to negotiate House/Senate differences (for example, SB37, SB161, SB286); in several cases the conferees were given permission to go beyond the scope of differences.
- The Senate laid over the balance of the third‑reading calendar and a set of governor appointments to be taken up at a later date, with dates announced on the floor.

Sources and next steps

The above list is based on the Senate floor transcript for May 5, 2025. Where a recorded roll call was read into the transcript, that tally is included. Many items were advanced by voice vote or by unanimous consent on the floor; recorded roll tallies will appear in the formal Senate journal for the session.

Ending

Lawmakers completed a packed floor agenda that combined a lengthy, high‑profile debate on HB13‑12 with routine legislative business, including concurrence votes, repassages and the formation of conference committees. The bills that passed or were repassed will move on to their next procedural steps (governor or return to the House as applicable).","Aside from extended debate on HB13‑12 and SB321, the Senate considered a batch of bills, took concurrence action on house amendments, appointed conference committees and repassed several senate bills. This roundup lists each bill, the floor action and key procedural results recorded in the May 5 transcript.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6568396,"Senate adopts amendment and passes bill aimed at reducing vehicle‑related air pollution",353,2646000,2999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195355-4521e1adfb6e4355128c3493f14022ab&start=2646&end=2999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195355-4521e1adfb6e4355128c3493f14022ab/thumbnail_2646000.jpg","/articles/6568396/Colorado/Senate-adopts-amendment-and-passes-bill-aimed-at-reducing-vehiclerelated-air-pollution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568396-03dec905172f072c674cb0eb6249324a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771004154&Signature=gnP03nTYQFC2O49d~pIZNdYMVzFGACbDkmKJeJAnKfxRLsdsO4AivzeQg1ucdgUsX3K1s5NesBIZnrS9JroQfnsTCXF-yUEtqswjJcK2JVZNJ6TNuyIrpasAptAMwX6~4GrLW9-E8lCX7HwmZvPjizoL8B-zUV0GKVAEaB785ZZwI9ymUTN6BMTqBtU2nmDWgSKKgVjPteK13dq7WdhHbe6mqKeaB3barYlyhCUWzjHG1io5~4qwcsVPtTwvJxbCEsHoRRYSDDjO2IAEsxcm2LdQpRNi0CSSl6HJvUH89sluV28HsNuLEr~BbKMsJfuqwqbmEb0m4WKUBRdjvVU8XA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 321, sponsored by Senator Kim Kirkmeyer, was amended on third reading and passed the Colorado Senate Monday, with supporters saying the changes clarify grant qualification rules and effective dates requested by the governor’s office and the attorney general.

The bill concerns measures to address air pollution related to motor vehicle operations in areas that do not meet the federal national ambient air quality standards. Senator Kirkmeyer asked permission to offer a third‑reading amendment, saying the change was requested by the governor’s office, the Department of Public Health, and the attorney general to \"clean up\" language on eligible grant recipients, definitions and effective dates (first reference: 00:44:06; transcript lines ~2658–2668).

The Senate adopted an amendment in gross (L008) on third reading; sponsors described the changes as technical clarifications. The amendment was adopted by voice and later recorded as L008 adopted. On final passage the body recorded a vote of 31 ayes, 4 no, 0 absent or excused; the bill was reported as passed on third reading.

What the bill does

- SB321 targets vehicle‑related air pollution in areas out of attainment with federal ambient air quality standards; it includes competitive grants and language about eligible entities for those grants.
- The adopted third‑reading amendment clarifies who is eligible under the grant program, tightens definitions and adjusts the effective date.

Votes and next steps

- The Senate adopted the amendment L008 and then passed SB321 by recorded vote (31‑4). The bill was transmitted to further legislative steps after Senate passage.

Speakers and attribution

- Senator Kim Kirkmeyer (sponsor) explained the reason for the third‑reading amendment and requested the body's permission to offer it. Majority Leader Julia Rodriguez moved forward consideration on third reading.","Senate Bill 321, a measure addressing air pollution from motor vehicles in areas failing federal ambient air quality standards, received a third‑reading amendment at the request of the governor’s office and the attorney general and passed the Senate on May 5 after a 31‑4 vote.","actionData","errors"]

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