As artificial intelligence legislation remained in limbo, Colorado's legislators turned their attention on several other measures during Monday's special session, notably debating a change to a measure bill to set aside $100 million to help lower health insurance premiums.

Lawmakers also advanced the proposal to divert funding for the state's wolf reintroduction program to insurance coverage.

As envisioned, the $100 million would pay for subsidies for individuals who buy health insurance through the exchange. The money would also go toward reinsurance and help pay for the state's OmniSalud program, which provides health insurance for residents unlawfully staying in the U.S.

Under the measure the Senate amended, the $100 million would come through an additional tax sales tied to an

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