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DENVER, CO – House Speaker Julie McCluskie today announced she has appointed Representative Andy Boesenecker as Speaker Pro Tempore of the 75th General Assembly.
“I’m honored to take on the role of Speaker Pro Tempore, and I am excited to serve the chamber in this new capacity,” said Speaker Pro-Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins. “By working together, we will make important progress to protect and build on our accomplishments, which Coloradans overwhelmingly support. When called upon to preside over the House, I’m committed to doing so fairly and with respect for every member. Coloradans are counting on us to govern responsibly with limited state resources and deliver results– and I know we will.”
“I’m excited to appoint Rep. Boesenecker as Speaker Pro Tempore, and I look forward to working with him to make Colorado more affordable and protect our rights and freedoms,” said Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon. “He is deeply respected in the chamber, works openly and honestly with colleagues, and has been a leader on groundbreaking laws to reduce the cost of housing, protect renters and address gun violence. We have important work ahead, and it is a privilege to lead the House alongside House Democrats’ diverse leadership team.”
The Speaker Pro Tempore presides over the House as the Speaker’s proxy and serves on the Majority Leadership team. Representative Boesenecker has passed legislation to protect mobile homeowners, increase consumer protections for towed vehicles, and preserve affordable housing. He has also sponsored to create a firearm dealer permit to better enforce state laws and protect communities from gun violence.