New Plan to Ban Handheld Phone Use While Driving for Everyone in Colorado
"The law currently restricts those under eighteen from using any mobile device while driving, but it does not do that for people over eighteen," O'Sullivan explains about the 2019 offering, co-sponsored by Court andRepresentative Jovan Melton. "The change proposed now would make it unlawful for anyone to have a mobile device in their hand while driving unless they come to a complete stop or for emergency services — like their life is under threat or they're calling 911 to hel
The top 10 issues to watch in Colorado’s 2019 legislative session
"Democrats’ efforts in recent years to pass legislation to support Colorado’s immigrants living in the U.S. illegally repeatedly have been blocked by Republicans. And now they are expected to return." "Look to Democrats to bolster funding and potentially work to expand the state’s driver’s license program for those in the U.S. unlawfully. It has been plagued by long wait times for applicants because of a lack of resources." "Also, state Rep. Leslie Herod said she plans to rei
Most Diverse State Legislature In History Begins 2019 Session
"While sex and race may not dominate the agenda, they will play a key role in several bills says Rep. Leslie Herod, “I think we’re going to be tackling issues that we haven’t talked about before. We’re going to be leaning pretty heavily on criminal justice reform.” "She says the large number of women will also change the dynamic, “As women I think we’re naturally a little bit more collaborative and plan to collaborate with all women including Republicans to get the job done f
LIVE COVERAGE: Opening day at the Colorado Capitol
"Former state Rep. Wilma Webb, D-Denver, attended opening day as a guest of Democratic state Rep. Leslie Herod, who represents the same House District 8 in East Denver that Webb represented from 1980 to 1993. She stepped down after her husband, Wellington Webb, was elected mayor of Denver." Read full article #LeslieHerod #legislativesession #criminaljusticereform #openingday
Women make history in Colorado legislature with more serving than ever before
"This session, more women are serving than ever before. Women now make up 45 percent of the overall state legislature, which is the highest percentage of any legislature in the country." "In the House, 33 out of 65 seats are held by women. In the Senate, 12 out of 35 seats are occupied by women." “I am so excited that we have such a difference caucus in the state House this year," said Rep. Leslie Herod. “We are led by women on the Democratic side, which is phenomenal to see
Lawmakers eye drug sentencing reforms to ease projected prison population growth
"This has some lawmakers wondering if too many people addicted to drugs are ending up behind bars." “Are they supposed to be there in the first place or are there other options?” said Rep. Leslie Herod, a Democrat from Denver and advocate for addiction treatment who will serve as vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee when the legislature gavels in on Jan. 4." "A state budget analyst told lawmakers last week that private prisons are about full, prisoners are sleeping in
2019 CAPITOL PREVIEW | Committee picks set themes for the session
"With 14 minorities in the 41-member Democratic House caucus, Speaker-designee KC Becker of Boulder has ensured that committee leadership will reflect that diversity, selecting minority members as chairs or vice-chairs of nine of the 11 "committees of reference" -- committees that meet during the session to consider legislation and provide agency oversight." "Business Affairs will be chaired by Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp of Arvada, who has been at that committee’s helm for the pa
Here are several impactful issues that Colorado lawmakers will tackle early in the new legislative s
"Second chances seems to be a theme for this upcoming session, which is why Democratic Representative Leslie Herod is introducing a bill to change job applications." "We know if you have a prior conviction in Colorado," Herod said. "When you apply for a job, you have to check a box saying you have a prior conviction. This stops people from speaking one-on-one and saying 'this happened in my past, but I'm ready to move forward and explain themselves.' We want to ban the box in
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