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< Back February 25, 2021 BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP CONDUCT BUSINESS ELECTRONICALLY PASSESS COMMITTEE DENVER, CO– The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Shannon Bird and Matt Soper that would make it easier for entities to conduct business electronically. “With so much in our lives being conducted online at the moment, it just makes sense to give businesses the tools they need to conduct their affairs remotely,” said Rep. Shannon Bird, D-Westminster . “Building back a stronger Colorado means supporting small businesses in every area we can- big and small. Today we made strides towards bringing Colorado’s corporate and business law into the modern digital age, and I’m proud to have played a part.” HB21-1124 updates state law to allow businesses to conduct statutorily required activities electronically. The bill would update the Colorado Business Corporations Act and the Colorado Corporations and Associations Act to allow businesses and entities to electronically distribute notices required under these laws. It would also allow business to conduct shareholder meetings via remote attendance. HB21-1124 updates state law to allow businesses to conduct statutorily required activities electronically. The bill would update the Colorado Business Corporations Act and the Colorado Corporations and Associations Act to allow businesses and entities to electronically distribute notices required under these laws. It would also allow business to conduct shareholder meetings via remote attendance. Previous Next

< Back March 28, 2022 BILL TO PRESERVE VOTER REGISTRATION OPTIONS FOR COLORADANS DISPLACED BY MARSHALL FIRE ADVANCES DENVER, CO – The House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed legislation that would allow Coloradans impacted by the Marshall Fire to use their home address on their voter registration if their home was destroyed. “In the wake of the devastating Marshall Fire that displaced thousands of Coloradans, we’re making sure their voting rights are preserved now and when they return home,” said Rep. Tracey Bernett, D-Louisville. “Our bill updates the law so Coloradans affected by the Marshall Fire, or any other natural disaster, have the flexibility to vote at their home address and have a voice in their communities. This is just one of the many ways we’re supporting Boulder County residents through the recovery process.” “Coloradans displaced by the Marshall Fire shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to cast their ballot,” said Rep. Matt Gray, D-Broomfield . “We’re taking the necessary steps to update Colorado law so voters displaced by natural disasters can vote in their home community, regardless of their temporary living situation. Colorado’s gold standard election system is free, secure and easy to use — let’s keep it that way for registered voters displaced by the Marshall Fire.” SB22-152 , would allow registered Colorado voters displaced by the Marshall Fire and temporarily living at another location to use their home address on their voter registration if their home was destroyed or unfit to live in. To receive their ballot, voters can update their voter registration with the Colorado Secretary of State using an alternative mailing address and leave their residential address untouched. This bill would also solidify a standard practice commonly used by county clerks following natural disasters. SB22-152 passed committee unanimously and would extend voter protections to Colorado voters displaced from natural disasters including floods, fires and tornadoes. More than 900 homes were destroyed in Louisville and Superior during the Marshall Fire in December 2021, resulting in the displacement of thousands of Coloradans. Previous Next

< Back April 29, 2019 HOUSE APPROVES EXPANSION OF RURAL BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE House Democrats have long been working to expand rural broadband access (Apr. 29) – The House approved Rep. Dylan Roberts’ bill to expand the broadband infrastructure in Colorado, especially in rural areas. In parts of rural Colorado, broadband services are inadequate and in some instances nonexistent. “Access to the internet is an indispensable part of our lives and it’s important we create equity between the rural and urban areas,” said Rep. Roberts, D-Avon. “Improving broadband infrastructure will help close the digital divide in communities from the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope. We can save millions of dollars on new infrastructure if we allow electrical easement holders to deliver internet services to communities through already-existing transmission corridors. That’s what this bill allows.” Rep. Roberts is the Chair of the Rural Affairs and Agriculture committee and the Capital Development committee. This bill allows electrical easement holders to lease existing fiber resources on these easements for the purpose of delivering broadband internet services to communities. It will allow the utilization of dark fiber by providers to connect areas without having to spend money on costly new infrastructure or easement negotiation. Similar legislation has been passed in Indiana, Missouri and Tennessee. SB19-107 passed the Senate on a 35-0 vote and passed the House today with a bipartisan vote of 62-2. It now heads back to the Senate for approval of amendments. The Senate co-prime sponsor is Sen. Kerry Donovan, D-Vail. Previous Next

< Back April 11, 2019 HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES ROBERTS-JACKSON STUDENT LOAN SERVICER ACCOUNTABILITY BILL Coloradans issued over 1000 complaints against loan services in 2017 (Apr. 11) — The House Education committee approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Dylan Roberts, D-Avon, and Rep. Dominique Jackson, D-Aurora, that would help prevent fraud and misconduct, and improve transparency on student loan servicers. “In passing this bill we can ensure borrowers are not steered away from the best borrowing option for them and are not the victims of deception,” said Rep. Roberts. “This is one of the most pressing issues for my generation and people my age are growing frustrated with the inaction of their elected leaders on this issue. Student debt in Colorado has ballooned from $19 billion to over $27 billion in just three years – we can no longer wait to act. This is a crucial step that we can take for generations and generations to come and help borrowers repay their loans as quickly as possible.” This bill would include student loan servicers in the Uniform Consumer Credit Code to establish licensing requirements for these service providers. It also empowers the Colorado Attorney General’s office to field, review, and attempt to resolve any complaints by borrowers against service providers. “I put myself through undergraduate school and a very expensive graduate program. I took out a lot of student loans,” said Rep. Jackson told the committee. “It’s not just my colleagues’ generation, it’s mine too. I don’t get to retire because I have this debt and I feel like I will die with this student loan debt.” In 2017, Coloradans issue over 1000 complaints against loan service providers. That is a 78 percent increase compared to previous years, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. SB19-002 passed the committee on a vote of 8-5 with every House Republican voting to leave student loan borrowers unprotected from fraud and misconduct. The bill now heads to the House Finance committee. The Senate approved the bill on a vote of 27-8 in March. The Senate sponsors are Sen. Faith Winter and Sen. Steve Fenberg. Previous Next

< Back May 4, 2021 KENNEDY’S BROADBAND EXPANSION BILL ADVANCES The House Transportation and Local Government Committee today advanced a bill to help close the digital divide and fund broadband development throughout the state. This bill is part of the Colorado Comeback state stimulus , a package of legislation that will invest roughly $800 million into helping Colorado recover faster and build back stronger. The bill passed by a vote of 9-1. “Access to quality internet was already a basic necessity well before COVID made us transition to online work, school, telehealth, and more,” said Rep. Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood. “Today we seized a unique opportunity to leverage state dollars to help bridge the digital divide and increase access to reliable internet across the state. This bill is good for businesses, good for students, good for rural Colorado and good for a sustainable economic recovery.” HB21-1289 creates the Colorado Broadband Office and grant programs in various departments to support broadband infrastructure development. It provides $75M to increase internet access across Colorado through the deployment of devices, and the development of middle and last mile infrastructure to support services that have become a necessity during the pandemic, like telehealth. The bill specifically includes $20M for broadband deployment by the Ute Mountain and Southern Ute Tribes. Previous Next

< Back May 3, 2022 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS OF COLORADO STATEMENT ON DRAFT SCOTUS OPINION OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE DENVER, CO— The Democratic Women’s Caucus of Colorado today released the following statement on the draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and Casey: The Democratic Women’s Caucus of Colorado is outraged and appalled at the Supreme Court of the United States which, according to a leaked draft opinion , is signaling that the court will overturn Roe v. Wade. While we wait for the official ruling, expected to come out in the next couple of months, abortion is still legal in this country. Clinics are open and operating, and everyone should make or keep the appointments they need. We passed the Reproductive Health Equity Act this year because we knew it was possible that Roe v. Wade could be overturned. This was the number one priority for our caucus because we strongly believe that all people deserve access to abortion care when they need it, on a timeline of their choosing, and in a community and an environment they trust and feel safe in. It is important to reassure every pregnant person and their family that their fundamental right to all abortion care and reproductive health care services are protected in Colorado. No matter what the Supreme Court does, Colorado will continue to lead in order to ensure all people in need of these services are safe, and that anyone who must travel to Colorado in order to get abortion care will be supported. The obstacles that many face to obtaining abortion care–violence, judgment, costs, needing to travel long distances for care, and politicians attempting to make decisions in private health and personal medical matters– don’t impact us all equally. Communities of color and marginalized populations do not have equal access to health care and abortion care because of racism and structural inequities. Bodily autonomy is a fundamental and essential right for all people. We are deeply committed to this fight. Our hearts are with all the people impacted by this pending decision and leaders in the reproductive health and justice community. Previous Next

The House today passed legislation to efficiently conserve water by prohibiting nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on certain property areas. < Back February 29, 2024 House Passes Landscaping Water Conservation Bill DENVER, CO – The House today passed legislation to efficiently conserve water by prohibiting nonfunctional turf or invasive plant species on certain property areas. SB24-005 passed by a vote of 48 to 14. “Water-wise landscaping can help us conserve our precious water resources and embrace the natural landscapes of Colorado,” said Rep. Karen McCormick. “This legislation would cut back on unnecessary water usage on nonfunctional turf used in medians, greenways and parking lots. Increased climate threats and extreme droughts means we need to effectively manage and preserve the water we all rely on.” “Cutting back on the amount of water we use on nonfunctional turf in commercial areas can help us conserve our water resources across the state,” said Rep. Barbara McLachlan. “This bill encourages water-wise landscaping and helps our communities embrace the native plants and species that thrive in Colorado. Coloradans are counting on us to effectively and efficiently manage our water resources, and this bill is a step forward in protecting this vital resource.” SB24-005 would promote water-wise landscaping by prohibiting the installation of nonfunctional turf, invasive plant species, and artificial turf in any newly developed commercial, institutional, industrial, common interest, and state property. This bill would also apply to other little-used areas like parking lots, medians, and transportation corridors. Outdoor watering of landscaping uses about half of all municipal water. Much of this is used to grow nonfunctional turf, which requires large amounts of water to thrive. While some turf is used for parks, sports fields, and yards, much of it serves no community purpose, such as highway frontages and strips alongside industrial properties. The state has supported turf replacement as a key tool for water conservation, and now this bill focuses on limiting its installation in the first place. By transitioning away from nonfunctional turf, the bill encourages developers, city planners, and managers to choose plants that thrive in Colorado’s semi-arid climate. Previous Next

I want people to know they are not alone in this battle < Back MONICA DURAN: Domestic violence awareness more important now than ever Oct 31, 2023 See more This op-ed was published in the Aurora Sentinel on Oct 30, 2023 I want people to know they are not alone in this battle Hidden behind closed doors and hushed about in dark hallways is the growing epidemic of domestic violence. Nationally, domestic violence is on the rise , and troubling data from the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board reveals Colorado is not immune to this trend. Economic uncertainty, isolation and lack of child care, all exacerbated by the pandemic, have created more dangerous conditions for many in our state. Throughout October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are tasked to spread awareness about this epidemic and connect those fleeing abusers with crucial services. The trauma, hardship and pain are very real for me, and a constant reminder of why this work is important. At just nineteen, I found myself in an abusive home situation that left me in fear for my life. Domestic abuse is difficult to talk about, let alone escape with a young son. It took me years to muster up the courage to leave my abuser, reclaim my life, and breakthrough stigmas to make my voice heard. Throughout those trying years, I navigated a challenging court system, limited survivor resources, financial uncertainty and ultimately homelessness. Today, I have my life. But we must remind ourselves that for every person who escapes, there are many more who are still living in dangerous and terrifying situations. After all this time, sharing my story still isn’t easy. As we face more domestic violence deaths than ever recorded before in Colorado, I want people to know they are not alone in this battle. I am fighting for you at the Capitol and working to break down the wall of silence surrounding domestic violence. Since the end of the last legislative session in May, I have been busy collaborating with local leaders, survivors, and advocates to help shape policy that supports domestic violence survivors. One of the persistent issues survivors face is the lack of resources to help them start anew. That daunting list of tasks can include arranging child care, hunting for a new apartment, seeking health care treatment and attending court dates. As I plan for the 2024 legislative session that begins in January, securing more funding for crime survivors, making survival resources more readily available and cutting red tape with criminal filings are at the top of my priority list. Our work this session will build on important legislation I helped pass that combats the domestic violence epidemic and protects survivors. In 2021, we passed HB21-1255 , which allows for the removal of firearms from someone who has a domestic violence-related protection order issued against them, and HB21-1165 , bipartisan legislation to make criminal investigations more seamless for victims of strangulation. To improve the court system experience for survivors, we passed HB23-1222 , which establishes standards for domestic violence cases tried in municipalities, strengthens oversight, and increases data sharing. These pivotal pieces of legislation, along with many others, make our communities safer and protect Coloradans. While it is humbling to see my own personal history shape statewide policy and to be awarded the Domestic Abuse Survivor Award by the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abuse non-profit and the Aquamarine Award for being a champion in our fight against domestic violence from Violence Free Colorado, our work is never done. We must continue to spread awareness of domestic violence and work toward a future where we can all live violence-free. October is the time to be extra aware of the lingering and growing dangers of domestic violence. Identify warning signs of abuse as a partner tries to gain or maintain power and control over you and your household. If you need help in Colorado, call (800) 799-7233 to be connected to the National Domestic Violence Hotline or visit violencefreecolorado.org . Those living in Jefferson County can call Porch Light, a Family Justice Center, at (720) 853-8850 to seek help. Majority Leader state Rep. Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, represents House District 23 which includes Lakewood, Lakeside, Applewood, and Mountain View Previous Next

House Speaker Julie McCluskie today made committee appointments for the 75th General Assembly, including the chairs and vice chairs for the ten House committees of reference. < Back December 9, 2024 Speaker McCluskie Announces Committee Appointments DENVER, CO – House Speaker Julie McCluskie today made committee appointments for the 75th General Assembly, including the chairs and vice chairs for the ten House committees of reference. For the first time in history other than a brief period in 2022, women make up the majority of members in the Colorado legislature. “Coloradans trust Democrats to fight for what they value most, and we are proud to lead the way to make Colorado more affordable,” said Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon. “I’d like to congratulate every lawmaker appointed to committee leadership positions; their experience and expertise are invaluable for our chamber. I’d also like to recognize our caucus leadership team; their commitment to expanding opportunities for members to participate in committee leadership positions reaffirms our values. House Democrats are excited to continue our work to lower costs for families, safeguard our air and water, build safer and healthier communities, and protect our future.” Elected by the House Democratic Caucus last month, the majority leadership team includes six women, five of whom are women of color. Committee structure, leadership and majority caucus appointments are made by the Speaker, and traditionally, members of the leadership team do not chair committees. House Democrats Committee Assignments for the 75th General Assembly: Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee (9-4) Chair, Representative Karen McCormick, D-Longmont Vice Chair, Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo Representative Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs Representative-Elect Katie Stewart, D-Durango Representative-Elect Lesley Smith, D-Boulder Representative Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora Representative Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista Representative Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs Representative Tammy Story, D-Conifer Appropriations Committee (7-4) Chair, Representative Emily Sirota, D-Denver Vice Chair, Representative Shannon Bird, D-Westminster Representative Andrew Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins Representative Brianna Titone, D-Arvada Representative Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs Representative Junie Joseph, D-Boulder Representative Karen McCormick, D-Longmont Business Affairs and Labor Committee (8-5) Chair, Representative Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora Vice Chair, Representative Steven Woodrow, D-Denver Representative Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch Representative-Elect Gretchen Rydin, Littleton Representative Regina English, D-Colorado Springs Representative Sheila Lieder, D-Littleton Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo Representative William Lindstedt, D-Broomfield Education Committee (8-5) Chair, Representative Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs Vice Chair, Representative Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista Representative Eliza Hamrick, D-Centennial Representative-Elect Jacque Phillips, D-Thornton Representative Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver Representative-Elect Lesley Smith, D-Boulder Representative-Elect Lindsay Gilchrist, D-Denver Representative Tammy Story, D-Conifer Energy and Environment Committee (9-4) Chair, Representative Alex Valdez, D-Denver Vice Chair, Representative Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs Representative-Elect Amy Paschal, D-Colorado Springs Representative Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora Representative Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn Representative Junie Joseph, D-Boulder Representative Kyle Brown, D-Louisville Representative Manny Rutinel, D-Commerce City Representative-Elect Sean Camacho, D-Denver Finance Committee (8-5) Chair, Representative William Lindstedt, D-Broomfield Vice Chair, Representative Brianna Titone, D-Arvada Representative Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch Representative Junie Joseph, D-Boulder Representative Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County Representative-Elect Rebekah Stewart, D-Lakewood Representative-Elect Sean Camacho, D-Denver Representative-Elect Yara Zokaie, D-Fort Collins Health and Human Services Committee (9-4) Chair, Representative Kyle Brown, D-Louisville Vice Chair, Representative Sheila Lieder, D-Littleton Representative Eliza Hamrick, D-Centennial Representative-Elect Gretchen Rydin, D-Littleton Representative Karen McCormick, D-Longmont Representative-Elect Katie Stewart, D-Durango Representative-Elect Lindsay Gilchrist, D-Denver Representative-Elect Lisa Feret, D-Arvada Representative Regina English, D-Colorado Springs Judiciary Committee (7-4) Chair, Representative Javier Mabrey, D-Denver Vice Chair, Representative-Elect Michael Carter, D-Aurora Representative-Elect Cecelia Espenoza, D-Denver Representative Chad Clifford, D-Centennial Representative Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver Representative Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County Representative-Elect Yara Zokaie, D-Fort Collins State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (8-3) Chair, Representative Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn Vice Chair, Representative Chad Clifford, D-Centennial Representative-Elect, Cecelia Espenoza , D-Denver Representative Javier Mabrey, D-Denver Representative-Elect Lisa Feret, D-Arvada Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood Representative-Elect Michael Carter, D-Aurora Representative Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora Transportation, Housing and Local Government Committee (9-4) Chair, Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood Vice Chair, Representative-Elect Rebekah Stewart, D-Lakewood Representative-Elect Amy Paschal, D-Colorado Springs Representative Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins Representative Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora Representative-Elect Jacque Phillips, D-Thornton Representative Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora Representative Alex Valdez, D-Denver Representative Steven Woodrow, D-Denver Previous Next

< Back May 10, 2019 GOV SIGNS PAIR OF BILLS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR COLORADO STUDENTS Rep. Shannon Bird’s bill to incentivizes local education providers to provide innovative learning opportunities for high school students also signed into law (May 10) – Gov. Polis signed a pair of bills at Overland High School today that will increase educational opportunities for students across the state. House Democrats were committed to investing in education this legislative session. “It was always a priority of my late husband John to help students grow and succeed in their academia. This new law continues his legacy and will help kids realize their full potential.” said Rep. Janet Buckner, D-Aurora. Rep. Buckner’s children and grandchildren joined the signing ceremony. The bill signing took place at Overland High School where the late John Buckner served as a dedicated school principal for 17 years. The school gymnasium is also named after him. Rep. Janet Buckner’s bill, SB19-059, creates a pilot program to increase the number of students taking advanced, honor, or accelerated courses. A grant program would be created under the Colorado Department of Education that will provide support for districts who want to automatically enroll students in advanced courses for subjects in which they have demonstrated proficiency or above on state assessments. During the third reading of the bill, Republican Reps. Colin Larson and Jim Wilson offered an amendment to rename the bill after former Rep. John Buckner. Rep. John Buckner passed away in 2015 after a battle with sarcoidosis, a chronic respiratory illness. Rep. Janet Buckner succeeded him and now holds the seat. SB19-059 passed unanimously in the House and Senate. Governor Polis also signed Rep. Shannon Bird’s bill, SB19-216, which incentivizes local education providers to provide innovative learning opportunities for high school students. “We live in a dynamic and evolving economy. Making sure our students are well prepared for college or entering the workforce requires every student we educate to have a rich educational experience,” said Rep. Shannon Bird, D-Westminster. “We need strong teachers teaching a strong curriculum in the classroom. We also need innovative learning opportunities like apprenticeships outside of the classroom. We can now incentivize our school districts to expand opportunities for students so that every child receives a quality education.” The bill creates the high school innovative learning pilot program to support school districts, boards of cooperative services, and charter schools in providing innovative learning opportunities to students enrolled in grades 9 through 12. Each local education provider that is selected to participate in the pilot program can count high school students who participate in innovative learning opportunities as full-time pupils, for purposes of school finance. SB19-216, also sponsored by Sen. Jeff Bridges, passed by a vote of 51-16 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. Previous Next

Representative Eliza Hamrick today visited Pickens Technical College and The Excel Center to learn more about post-secondary education and workforce opportunities for Coloradans. < Back September 17, 2024 Rep. Hamrick Visits Technical College AURORA, CO – Representative Eliza Hamrick today visited Pickens Technical College and The Excel Center to learn more about post-secondary education and workforce opportunities for Coloradans. “I’d like to thank the folks hosting me at Pickens Technical College and The Excel Center – it was great to hear about their emerging programs to not only meet our workforce needs but make it easier for students to succeed in any career,” said Rep. Eliza Hamrick, D-Centennial . “Under the gold dome, we’ve worked hard to make it easier for Coloradans to find and take advantage of workforce opportunities, including the Care Forward program which has successfully boosted our health care workforce through zero-cost credentials.” Rep. Hamrick toured both Pickens Technical College and The Excel Center. Pickens offers 25 certificate programs , in everything from the skilled trades to healthcare, to adults and high school students as part of the Aurora Public Schools and the Colorado Community College System. The Excel Center makes it possible for adults to earn their high school diploma at no-cost . Both education centers are designed to improve access to skills training and make it possible for Coloradans to begin a career they love. During the 2024 legislative session, Rep. Hamrick championed a number of bills designed to uplift education opportunities and local communities. This includes legislation to boost apprenticeship programs and expanding community-based behavioral health care grants . Rep. Hamrick also supported multiple workforce bills, including new laws to expand concurrent enrollment , uplift careers in high-demand sectors such as construction and health care and a tax credit to make the first two-years of college free for low and middle-income students. Previous Next

< Back Junie Joseph Majority Caucus Co-Chair Junie Joseph is serving her second term as the State Representative for House District 10, which includes most of the City of Boulder and a small part of Gunbarrel. She is also a member of the Energy & Environment Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Rep. Joseph has a passion for human and civil rights. She has worked in the human rights and development field where she offered her expertise on transitional justice issues in South Africa while working for a non-governmental organization as part of an academic research placement. She supported the mandate of the United Nations as an intern by providing both research and organizational assistance to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva. She has also served as a global law and development fellow on a USAID project in Côte D’Ivoire, West Africa, promoting the rights of persons with disabilities to access the Ivorian Judicial system. Most recently, she worked as a Human Rights Officer within the United Nations Mission to the Central African Republic, serving internally displaced persons in the region of Bria. After returning from the Central African Republic, Junie moved to Colorado to study law. She holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Colorado Law. In addition to her law degree, Rep. Joseph holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Florida and a Master’s in Applied Human Rights from the University of York in England. Rep. Joseph is committed to equity and justice in her work. In her first session as a legislator, she passed gun violence prevention legislation, fought for criminal justice reform, and allocated funds to help Coloradans build wildfire-resilient homes.