Crime and Safety

Garnett’s Cybersecurity Crime Crackdown Bill Signed by Governor

June 6, 2018

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(June 4) – Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law today a bipartisan bill sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader, Alec Garnett, D-Denver that makes credit card skimming a crime and criminalizes using a computer to engage in prostitution of a minor. The bill further changes the penalty structure for cybercrimes to crack down on crimes that

Crime and Safety, Education

Speaker Duran’s School Safety Bill Signed by Hickenlooper

May 16, 2018

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(May 16) – Governor Hickenlooper signed Speaker Crisanta Duran and Rep. Marc Catlin’s bill today to improve and increase school safety by investing in technology to allow for seamless communications between schools and first responders in the event of an emergency. “When there is an emergency situation at a school, every second counts,” said Speaker

Crime and Safety

Garnett Responds to Senate Vote to Defeat Red Flags Bill

May 8, 2018

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The Zackari Parrish III Violence Prevention Act Would Save Lives (May 7) – The Republican-controlled Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee voted 3-2 today to defeat the bipartisan HB18-1436, sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Alec Garnett, D-Denver and Assistant Minority Leader Cole Wist, R-Centennial. “Today, my colleagues in the Senate put politics over the

Crime and Safety

Safety for Communities and Law Enforcement

May 5, 2018

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House OKs Garnett’s Bill to Temporarily Impound Firearms of Dangerous People (May 4) – The House of Representatives voted today to add Colorado to the list of states that have taken action to prevent gun violence by people facing mental health crises. HB18-1436, sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Alec Garnett, D-Denver, and