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Larimer County Democrats News:  May 17, 2016

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Message from the Chair
 
Greetings!
  
Yet another legislative session has passed at the state capitol, and our own Democratic lawmakers yet again have put in months of hard work for the people of Colorado. You can see a review of their accomplishments below, like Senator Kefalas's bill to help Coloradans with disabilities secure employment, Representative Arndt's bill to allow farmers to lease water without giving up water rights, and Representative Ginal's bill to encourage health care providers to practice in rural areas.
  
Of course, there were plenty of missed opportunities this session. Among them are measures that would have bolstered our state budget, provided more funding for transportation, strengthened our climate action plan, and provided compassionate options for terminally ill patients. And as you may know, a plan to revamp our presidential selection system also failed to pass.
  
These missed opportunities provide us with yet another reason that we have to keep working to elect Democrats to the statehouse. This year, in addition to our current Dem legislators, we have a full slate of Dems running for Colorado General Assembly seats in Larimer County, including TJ Cole in SD-23, Adrian "Buzz" Sweeney in HD-49, and Jody Shadduck McNally in HD-51. You can find more information about all of our candidates at larimerdems.org, and we hope you'll do everything you can to help out.
  
Thank you for supporting the Larimer Dems!



James Thompson, Chair

Legislative News
 
2016 Legislative Session Re-Cap

During the 2016 Legislative Session, which ended on May 11th, Sen. Kefalas and Reps. Ginal and Arndt sponsored a number of bills.  Below is a list of bills that have passed and have been signed, or are waiting to be signed, by the Governor.
 
  • SB16-077 - Employment First for Persons with Disabilities
  • SB16-178 - Grand Junction Regional Center Campus
  • HB16-1033 - Travel Costs & Members Human Trafficking Council
  • HB16-1148 - Health Benefit Exchange Rules and Policies  
  • HB16-1277 - Appeal Process For Changes To Medicaid Benefits
  • HB16-1287 - CDLE Pre-apprenticeship & Apprenticeship Study
  • HB16-1444 - Definition Qualifying Disabled Veteran Prop Tax
  • HB16-1448 - Relative Guardianship Assistance Program Criteria
  • HB16-1459 - Submission Threshold For Higher Ed Cash Projects
  • Click here for more information about the bills sponsored by Senator John Kefalas.
  • HB16-1142 - Rural & Frontier Health Care Preceptor Tax Credit
  • HB16-1160  - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technicians Sunset
  • HB16-1168 - Rural Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment Program
  • HB16-1324 - Veterinary Access to Compounded Pharmaceutical Drugs
  • HB16-1327 - Financial Responsibility for Dental Hygienists
  • HB16-1339 - Agricultural Property Foreclosures
  • HB16-1378 - Court to Collect and Transfer Costs of DUI Tests
  • HB16-1436 - No Edible Marijuana Products Shaped to Entice Kids
  • SB16-077 - Employment First for Persons with Disabilities 
  • SB16-135 - Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreements
Saturday May 7

Community Conversation

Please join State Senator John Kefalas for Community Conversation. Catch up on the highlights of the last session and what's next.

Date and Time: Sat. June 18th, 9:00am

Location:           Dazbog Coffee Old Town

                           401 Mason Ct., Fort Collins


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Campaign News
Announcement - CDP Hiring Organizers         

The Colorado Democratic Party is getting ready for a lot of important races this year, so they are building up their field team by hiring Organizers across the state.
 
They are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to helping elect Colorado Democrats in 2016. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please send a resume to jobs@covictory.com.
Regular Meetings 

Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting

Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!

Date & Time: Third Thursday of the month

                        6:30 pm social, 7:00 pm meeting

Location:  Larimer County Democrats Office

                   606 S. Mason St., Fort Collins

Email: secretary@larimerdems.org for more information.

Contact Us 
Visit www.larimerdems.org/officers.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.

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