The Colorado Opportunity Caucus

The proposal, backed by top members of the Opportunity Caucus, comes after the group faced criticism for not disclosing who paid for their Vail retreat with lobbyists last year.

In a response to complaints against the lawmakers filed with the state’s Independent Ethics Commission, the lawmakers say they are in the clear because their caucus covered the $32,671.15 tab with money given to the group.

Ethics complaints. Gov. Jared Polis’ final year. New leaders. A lawmaker who died in November. The legislature has a lot to navigate in 2026 beyond its policy agenda.

The complaints were filed by Colorado Common Cause, a liberal-leaning nonprofit that advocates for an open government. They were submitted to Colorado’s Independent Ethics Commission, which is charged with reviewing allegations of violations of the state’s 20-year-old gift ban.