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The Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force today advanced bills to extend the senior housing income tax credit, exempt modular homes from sales and use taxes, and expand the wildfire mitigation tax credit and the health preceptor tax credit. < Back October 31, 2023 JOINT RELEASE: Bills to Save Seniors Money on Housing, Expand Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Advance DENVER, CO - The Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force today advanced bills to extend the senior housing income tax credit, exempt modular homes from sales and use taxes, and expand the wildfire mitigation tax credit and the health preceptor tax credit. “These bills will put more money back into the pockets of Colorado seniors renting their homes, property owners trying to mitigate wildfire risk, and health care preceptors training the next generation of doctors,” said Chair Rep. Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, sponsor of Bills 1 and 10. “By increasing the tax credit for wildfire mitigation costs, we’ll make it easier and cheaper for Coloradans to protect their homes. We’re also exempting modular homes from sales and use tax and reestablishing a housing tax credit for seniors, which together will help build more affordable places to live and save Coloradans money on housing.” “Colorado’s working families deserve a break, and the bills we’re advancing today will do just that by making it more affordable to defend homes against wildfires, bolstering our health care workforce, and allowing more Colorado seniors to stay in their homes,” said Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, sponsor of all five bills. “I’m proud to champion these bills that will save money on housing and will make life easier for Colorado families.” Bill 1 , sponsored by Representatives Mike Weissman and Lisa Frizell and Senators Chris Hansen and Chris Kolker, would modify various tax expenditures including increasing the wildfire mitigation tax credit, doubling the health care preceptors tax credit, and exempting modular homes from sales and use tax. Under this bill, the Rural and Frontier Healthcare Preceptor Credit would increase from $1,000 to $2,000 and the maximum Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Expenses Tax Credit would increase from $625 to $1000. Bill 10 , sponsored by Representatives Mike Weissman and Bob Marshall and Senators Chris Hansen and Chris Kolker, reinstates a refundable income tax credit for seniors, created by HB22-1205 , for the income tax year starting January 1, 2024. To qualify, you must be a Colorado resident who is 65 years old or older by the end of 2024, have a federal adjusted gross income (AGI) that is $75,000 or less for a single filer, or $150,000 or less for joint filers, and have not claimed the senior property tax exemption for the 2024 property tax year. “This bill could save 130,000 Colorado seniors over $143 million dollars,” said Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, sponsor of Bill 10. “Seniors are particularly vulnerable when the cost of living rises because they are dependent on a set income, like their retirement savings, to cover all of their costs. Our bill ensures that seniors who cannot take advantage of the senior homestead property tax exemption because they rent their homes also receive some housing costs assistance as they age in place on fixed incomes. By advancing this bill, we’re one step closer to saving lower- and middle-income seniors thousands of dollars each, helping them combat the rising cost of living.” “We’ve been working hard to support Colorado seniors, and especially those living on a low fixed income while renting, or who are not eligible for the senior homestead exemption, which is why I am so proud to champion this important legislation,” said Senator Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, sponsor of Bill 10. “This measure would save older Coloradans millions of dollars on housing, make our state a more affordable place to live, and ensure seniors can remain in the communities they have called home for years to come.” Single filers with a federal AGI of $25,000 or less will receive $1,000. Joint filers with a federal AGI that is $50,000 or less will also receive $1,000. For every $500 of income above the threshold, the amount of the credit is reduced by $10. The committee also advanced three other bills. Bill 2 , in response to the SCOTUS ruling of Tyler v Hennepin County , ensures that Colorado’s laws around the recovery of unpaid property taxes on real property and mobile homes align with the Constitution by changing requirements and process for the issuance of treasurer’s deeds. Bill 6 modifies short-term rental definitions and directs the property tax administrator to establish and administer a program to develop a statewide database and uniform reporting system to track short-term rentals. Properties used as a residence, but only for short-term rentals, would be defined as a lodging property under the definition of hotels and motels. Bill 7 changes procedures of the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) for evaluating state tax expenditures and directs OSA to review federal tax law changes that impact the state. The bill also permits the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force to request evaluation of specific tax expenditures and continue the oversight committee and task force until December 2031. The bills will now go to the Legislative Council for approval before being introduced next session. Once introduced in the 2024 session, interim bills will follow the legislative process in the same manner as all other bills. Previous Next

< Back April 30, 2019 HOUSE PASSES MCLACHLAN’S WILDLAND FIRE AIRSPACE BILL Colorado homes and communities on front lines of destructive wildfires (Apr. 30) – The House gave preliminary approval to a bill sponsored by Rep. Barbara McLachlan to help combat wildfires and protect public safety. “Wildfire season is fast approaching,” said Rep. McLachlan, D-Durango. “This will help ensure airspace is clear above wildfires and give our firefighters the tools they need to keep our homes, communities and firefighters safe.” SB19-020 directs the Center of Excellence (COE) to study and implement a system to patrol the airspace above a wildland fire. The COE was created under SB14-164 in the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Dept. of Public Safety. Its mission is to protect Colordoans, land, and resources in Colorado by researching, testing and evaluating existing and new technologie that support sustainable effective and efficient aerial fighting techniques. Detection of drones is currently limited to visual observation which poses challenges during a wildland fire. Earlier this month, the House gave unanimous approval to HB19-1006, Rep. Barbara McLachlan’s bipartisan bill to mitigate the impacts of wildfires on Colorado’s mountain communities. Previous Next

< Back March 9, 2021 HOUSE ADVANCES BILL TO PREVENT TRAGEDIES AND SAVE LIVES DENVER, CO– The House today advanced a bill to promote responsible gun ownership and the safe storage of firearms when children are present in order to save lives and prevent accidental deaths on Second Reading. “As an ER nurse, a gun owner, and the father of young children, I’m convinced that this common sense gun safety bill will prevent tragedies and save lives,” said Representative Kyle Mullica (D-Northglenn) . “Asking all gun owners in Colorado to safely store their firearms the way the majority of responsible gun owners already do is not a tall order, but it could go a long way towards preventing accidental deaths, injuries, and suicides involving firearms.” “In the middle of a pandemic, as children are home more often than ever and mental health issues skyrocket, we’re taking steps to keep our kids, teens and communities safe,” said Representative Monica Duran (D-Wheat Ridge) . “On average, every week in Colorado a child dies at the hands of a firearm and every day a child is injured by one. A simple and affordable lock on a firearm could prevent a family from being ripped apart by the type of tragedies that have become all too common in our state.” HB21-1106 seeks to promote responsible gun ownership by creating an educational campaign that will encourage gun owners, especially those with children in the home, to properly store their firearms. The bill also requires licensed firearms dealers to provide a locking device at the time of sale or transfer of all firearms. Federal law already requires that handguns sold by licensed dealers be sold with locking devices. Finally, the bill would create the charge “unlawful storage of a firearm” when a firearm is not stored safely and a juvenile or someone who is ineligible to possess a firearm is present, making it a class 2 misdemeanor. Previous Next

< Back May 26, 2021 LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE INVESTS IN HOUSING, COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION Two Colorado Comeback bills to help local governments revitalize their communities and use underutilized hotels and motels to provide housing for the homeless DENVER, CO– The House Transportation and Local Government Committee today approved two bills to revitalize our communities and provide transitional housing to individuals experiencing homelessness. These bills are a 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. “COVID 19 has made it clear how desperately Colorado needs to deal with our housing and homelessness crises directly,” said Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, D-Denver, sponsor of SB21-242. “Allowing local governments to convert underutilized hotels, motels, and perhaps holiday inns into sustainable dwellings for people experiencing homelessness is a creative and thoughtful way to start chipping away at these enormous issues.” “We have a serious housing and homelessness issue in Colorado, and this is a common sense way to get people a roof over their heads,” said Rep. Steven Woodrow, D-Denver, sponsor of SB21-242. “COVID-19 has shown us that for so many Coloradans, the situation is dire. Building back stronger means facing our affordable housing issue head on.” SB21-242 would expand the Housing Development Grant Fund to allow the funds to be used for tenancy support services, including those that target individuals experiencing homelessness. Specifically, this expansion will allow grants and loans to go to local governments and nonprofits to help them rent, acquire, or restore underutilized hotels or motels to provide immediate housing for people experiencing homelessness. Grant recipients are encouraged to invest in hotels and motels that are women and minority-owned, as well as those that are ADA compliant. The bill provides $15 million in funding for the Grant Fund. The bill passed by a vote of 6-4. “The Community Revitalization Grant Program will allow us to create opportunity from the economic tragedy that was COVID-19,” said Rep. Susan Lontine, D-Denver, sponsor of SB21-252. “This grant program will allow communities across the state to invest in shovel-ready revitalization projects that will create jobs, stimulate local economies and turn empty storefronts on mainstreet into corridors of opportunity. ” “Even before COVID forced some small businesses to shut down, there were small towns and main streets across Colorado that were clearly in need of some love,” said Rep. Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, sponsor of SB21-252. “This grant program will provide one-time funding to kick start projects that will restore our towns to their former glory, making a meaningful impact on economic development in the arts and other industries, creating good jobs, and promoting tourism for our state. It’s time to bring back the luster to our once vibrant community gems.” SB21-252 would create the Community Revitalization Grant Program within the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and provide it with $65 million in Colorado Comeback State Stimulus Funding, in addition to allowing gifts, grants, and donations to be contributed into the fund. The Program’s grants would help revitalize our main streets and downtowns by providing funding for creative construction and revitalization projects that combine commercial spaces with community spaces. The bill passed by a vote of 7-4. Previous Next

< Back April 22, 2022 SCHOOL FINANCE ACT PASSES COMMITTEE Legislation increases K-12 public school funding by an average of $545 per student, or $13,600 for a classroom of 25 students DENVER, CO – The House Education Committee today passed the 2022 School Finance Act by a vote of 7-2. “The 2022 School Finance Act significantly increases funding for public education in Colorado to prepare our students for success and improve our schools,” said Rep. Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon. “By increasing per pupil funding by $545 per student, we will put more resources into classrooms to increase teacher pay, reduce class sizes and ensure students have what they need to thrive.” “One of our top priorities this session is investing in our students, educators, and K-12 public schools. This record investment will prepare our students for success, increase teacher pay, and provide additional resources to classrooms in every part of Colorado,” said Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango. “Under this year’s school finance act, a classroom of 25 students will see an average increase of $13,600 that will go directly to providing the quality education that every child in our state deserves.” HB22-1390, sponsored by Representatives Julie McCluskie and Barbara McLachlan, sets funding levels for Colorado’s public school districts. This year, the bill increases state funding for public schools by $431 million to $8.4 billion and reduces the Budget Stabilization Factor by over $180 million to the lowest level since it was created. The increases in funding for K-12 public schools will result in an increase of $545 per student, or approximately $13,600 for a classroom of 25 students. This funding can be used to reduce class sizes, increase teacher pay, and provide individualized support to help students learn. The School Finance Act was amended to incorporate the text of HB22-1002 , which lifts the current cap on the number of students who can participate in the ASCENT concurrent enrollment program and makes it available to more postsecondary students. This program saves Coloradans money as they pursue their higher education degrees. The bill makes additional changes to support students and school districts, such as extending the K-5 Social and Emotional Health Pilot Program and the Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Program. It also strengthens the successful Educator Recruitment and Retention grant by encouraging recipients to teach for three years in areas where there are educator shortages. Previous Next

< Back March 16, 2022 JOINT RELEASE: LAWMAKERS UNVEIL BILLS TO BOOST ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE DENVER, CO – Lawmakers in the House will introduce two more bills today that will boost access to behavioral health care by expanding the state’s inpatient and residential treatment capacity and better integrating physical and behavioral health care. “Colorado doesn’t have the inpatient and residential treatment capacity we need, which is why we’re investing $65 million to build additional beds and expand critical services across the state,” said Rep. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder. “The addition of 16 beds at Fort Logan and 125 residential treatment beds across the state will transform care and provide the services that people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders need to get better. This transformational investment will expand treatment capacity in Colorado to increase access to behavioral health care.” “Right now, Colorado is struggling to provide the capacity needed to care for our state’s most vulnerable, leaving folks with serious behavioral health needs without the critical treatment they need,” said Sen. Faith Winter, D-Westminster . “This bill will help us boost bed capacity for inpatient and residential care so individuals with serious mental health and substance use challenges can access the care and treatment they need and deserve, helping us accomplish our overall goal of building a healthier Colorado for all.” Adult Inpatient and Residential Care: Sponsored by Representative Judy Amabile and Senators Faith Winter and Jim Smallwood, this bill invests $65 million to expand inpatient and residential treatment options. Currently, Colorado does not have enough residential treatment beds to treat individuals with serious mental health needs or substance use disorders, including individuals with co-occuring conditions or in need of civil commitment. The bill will support the addition of 16 beds at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan and 125 residential treatment beds across the state. These beds will be available for adults with urgent behavioral health needs that require long-term services and supports, and will be available as long as necessary for stabilization. They will provide integrated care to flexibly serve all populations, including individuals involved in the criminal justice system and those awaiting competency restoration services. Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health Care: Sponsored by Representatives Chris Kennedy and Perry Will, and Senators Sonya Jaquez Lewis and Kevin Priola, this bill would invest $35 million to improve behavioral health outcomes by better integrating physical and behavioral health care. The bill will provide grants to primary care practices to integrate behavioral health care into their clinical models, helping Coloradans access whole person care and early behavioral health interventions before a crisis. The transformational investment will increase access to mental health and substance use disorder screening and treatment and help coordinate referrals to other levels of care. The funding could be used to better streamline and co-locate behavioral and physical health care services in outpatient, pediatric and primary care settings. “Integrating physical and behavioral health care will make a huge difference in the lives of Coloradans,” said Sen. Jaquez Lewis, D-Boulder County. “We will be able to reach more people who are in need of help, including those seeking substance use disorder screening and treatment. I am a proud champion of this legislation to make it easier for Coloradans to get the care they need.” “Better integrating primary and behavioral health will increase access to the care Coloradans need and build healthier communities through better outcomes,” said Rep. Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood. “Coloradans will be able to access both physical and behavioral health care more easily and at the same location, facing fewer barriers to critical care. Not only will this bill make it easier for Coloradans to make behavioral health care a regular part of their lives, it will make that care less expensive and save people money.” Previous Next

< Back May 6, 2021 BILL TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS, CREATE JOBS MOVES FORWARD Bipartisan benchmarking proposal would improve energy efficiency of buildings DENVER, CO– The House Energy and Environment committee today passed legislation to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, which will lower energy costs and create jobs for workers skilled in energy efficiency retrofits. “By passing benchmarking policies like this, we can save consumers and businesses money on their energy bills and lower our energy use,” said Rep. Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins. “This bill asks owners of the largest buildings to report on their energy use and then meet new energy efficiency standards that will save their tenant’s money and reduce energy use. It will help us meet our climate goals while saving Coloradans money at the same time.” “We have to make addressing climate change a top priority, and by reducing how much energy commercial buildings use, we can save consumers money and reduce the emissions that are hurting our environment,” said Rep. Alex Valdez, D-Denver. “Benchmarking is an innovative way to encourage more energy efficient buildings and create good jobs for workers skilled in energy efficiency retrofits and mechanical system upgrades.” HB21-1286 , which is sponsored by Representatives Cathy Kipp and Alex Valdez, would require the owners of certain large commercial buildings to collect and report energy use to the Colorado Energy Office, and by 2026, to demonstrate that they have met new energy efficiency performance standards. The proposal, known as benchmarking, asks building owners to measure their energy use in the first year and then continue to monitor and report their performance and meet new energy efficiency standards. The proposal helps tenets and businesses save money on their energy costs while creating jobs for workers skilled in energy efficiency retrofits, mechanical system upgrades, electrical work, engineering, and recommissioning. In the next eight years, the bill would save consumers $447 million on their energy bills, 3,200 gigawatt-hours of electricity, 7,700 billion cubic feet of natural gas, and reduce CO2 emissions by 1 million metric tons. More than one-third of Colorado buildings are already benchmarking, demonstrating that this policy is both widely popular and achievable. Large commercial, multifamily, and public buildings account for roughly 15 percent of all energy used in Colorado, which means that there is considerable opportunity to reduce electricity used by increasing the energy efficiency of these buildings. Previous Next

< Back October 31, 2019 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ADVANCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND INVEST IN CHILDREN DENVER, CO– The Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission today advanced four legislative proposals to improve state law and create new grant programs to support early childhood students and educators, “As a lawmaker, a mother of two, and a former early childhood administrator, I am very pleased with the legislation we advanced today,” said Committee Chair Rep. Emily Sirota (D-Denver). “Colorado’s youngest residents should receive the best support available–and that means working to actively recruit and retain the best education professionals available. I’m pleased that we took steps today to guarantee this will be the case.” “Today we passed bills to support families and invest in our state’s future,” said committee member Rep. Julie McCluskie (D-Dillon). “I’m proud of the important proposals we advanced and look forward to continuing my work to provide coloradans with the high-quality early childhood services they deserve. I think most Colorado families, especially those in rural areas like the one I represent, would agree that few investments are more worthwhile than in our children’s education, mental health and wellness.” Supports for Early Childhood Educator Workforce. The committee approved a bill that will create scholarships, apprenticeship programs, and opportunities for professional development for early childhood educators. If enacted, the proposal would propose improvements to the early childhood educator credential licensing program and would mandate a biennial report on the need for qualified early childhood educators. It would also create a grant and scholarship program that may be awarded to individuals pursuing careers in early childhood education as well as nonprofits and education institutions that either provide or incentivize early childhood education. Finally, the bill would create the Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship program in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to create a pathway into the early childhood profession. Early childhood educators serve our children at a critical time in their intellectual development and this bill aims to recruit and retain the best possible workforce for Colorado’s children. Helping Others Manage Early Childhood Act. If enacted, this bill would create a public awareness campaign and a series of workshops focused on increasing the number of early childhood workers and to raise awareness on what young children need to know when entering kindergarten. Increase Quality in Early Childhood Education Programs. The committee also advanced a bill that expands the pool of providers that the Colorado Department of Human Services can provide technical assistance and financial incentives in order to increase their overall quality rating. Specifically, the bill expands the ability of early childhood educator providers to tap into quality improvement training funding, ensuring that many more early childhood educators in our state have access to the tools and resources they need to serve young coloradans at a critical phase in their lives. Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants. Finally, the committee advanced a bill that requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to develop and implement a program of early childhood mental health consultation. This program would create a model by which mental health professionals can consult with families, expecting families, caregivers and early childhood education providers on the best practices for meeting the developmental and mental health needs of children up to eight years old. Previous Next

Governor Jared Polis today signed a bipartisan water conservation bill into law. HB24-1436 will refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue to fund water conservation and protection projects. < Back May 20, 2024 Bipartisan Water Conservation Bill Signed Into Law PAONIA, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed a bipartisan water conservation bill into law. HB24-1436 will refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue to fund water conservation and protection projects. “From agricultural use to recreation that drives our tourism economy, protecting Colorado’s waters is essential and will ensure its availability for generations to come,” said Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon. “We’re asking for a reaffirmed commitment from Colorado voters to fund our water conservation projects by keeping excess revenue from Colorado’s sports betting tax. I’m proud to carry this law to continue our bipartisan commitment to the future of water in Colorado.” “Water is Colorado’s most precious natural resource, because it powers everything we do, from agriculture to our outdoor recreation economy, which is why I am fighting tooth and nail to secure our state’s water future,” said Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco. “Now, we’re giving Colorado voters an opportunity to join in the fight and allow sports betting revenue to fund critical water projects that will benefit communities across our state. I am proud of this bipartisan effort that will help protect our precious water resources and our Colorado way of life.” In 2019, Colorado voters approved Proposition DD, allowing the state to keep and spend $29 million of sports betting tax revenue per year for water conservation efforts. Current law requires any additional revenue above $29 million to be refunded to casinos and online sports betting entities. HB24-1436 , also sponsored by Senator Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, and Representative Marc Catlin, R-Montrose, will refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow revenue above the $29 million cap to be transferred to the Water Plan Implementation Cash Fund. This fund supports water projects across the state, including water storage and supply, agricultural projects, and watershed health and recreation projects. Speaker McCluskie and Senator Roberts also sponsored legislation this session to restore critical protections for Colorado’s streams, rivers and wetlands for Colorado waters that are not federally protected. Previous Next

The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed a bill to reduce overbearing rental application qualifications, making it easier for all communities to access housing. SB23-184 passed by a vote of 9-4. < Back April 25, 2023 Rental Protections Pass Committee DENVER, CO - The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed a bill to reduce overbearing rental application qualifications, making it easier for all communities to access housing. SB23-184 passed by a vote of 9-4. “Housing is crucially important in getting a job, raising a family, and everything in between,” said Rep. Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, sponsor of SB23-184 . “Coloradans need stable housing and are often put in a position to apply for housing that costs upwards of half of their income. Our bill caps income requirements at two times the rent, keeping Coloradans from being iced out of housing because of unreasonable income requirements and security deposits.” “While our economy is growing and our state is seeing near record low unemployment, many Coloradans are still struggling to keep up with the rising cost of housing, which is driving people out of their communities and causing them long commutes to get to their job,” said Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County, sponsor of SB23-184. “By making it easier for Coloradans to qualify for housing opportunities, more people, especially those on fixed incomes, will be able to find and keep housing that fits in their budget.” Because there are no current regulations to prevent landlords from requiring prospective tenants to make three to five times as much as their annual rental cost, some hardworking Coloradans find it impossible to qualify for housing opportunities. SB23-184 would expand access to housing by limiting any minimum income requirement to two times the cost of the rent. For prospective tenants with a housing voucher or subsidy, this cap would only apply to their portion of the rent obligation, and landlords wouldn’t be able to inquire about or consider their credit score. Large security deposits can also price renters out of housing. This bill would break down cost-barriers by capping security deposits at two times the monthly rent. Although Coloradans who experience housing discrimination can sue or file a civil rights complaint, they’re not able to raise discrimination as a defense to an eviction. SB23-184 would further protect tenants from eviction by establishing that a violation of the bill's new prohibitions is an unfair housing practice and clarifying that fair housing violations, including source of income violations, are an affirmative defense to eviction. Previous Next

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Retention of Your Personal Data The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies. The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods. Transfer of Your Personal Data Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer. The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information. Disclosure of Your Personal Data Business Transactions If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy. Law enforcement Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency). Other legal requirements The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: Comply with a legal obligation Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public Protect against legal liability Security of Your Personal Data The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security. Children's Privacy Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please Contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers. If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent's consent before We collect and use that information. Links to Other Websites Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us: By mail: Colorado State Capitol, Colorado House Majority Office Room 220, 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203

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