State Sen. Tony Exum Sr. speaks with a guest during an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. Tony Exum Sr. attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Naquetta Ricks attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. Janet Buckner attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Guests listen as members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Jennifer Bacon speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Elisabeth Epps attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Naquetta Ricks attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Regina English attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. James Coleman speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. James Coleman speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Regina English attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. Janet Buckner speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. Tony Exum Sr. speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Naquetta Ricks speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Guests listen as members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Iman Jodeh speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Regina English speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Guests listen as members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. Rhonda Fields speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Leslie Herod attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Jennifer Bacon speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Leslie Herod attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. Rhonda Fields attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Guests listen as members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Leslie Herod speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Sen. James Coleman, left, Rep. Elisabeth Epps and Sen. Rhonda Fields, members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus, give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Leslie Herod speaks at an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Guests attend a 2023 legislative preview provided by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Elisabeth Epps speaks with a guest during an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Jennifer Bacon speaks with guests during an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Iman Jodeh attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline