Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The 2015 legislative session is under way and I need your support right NOW!

GUNS Laws

On Monday, February 2nd the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee will consider five House bills that would repeal our background checks law, get rid of limits on high-capacity magazines (like the one used in the Aurora movie theater shooting) and repeal all safety training requirements for people who carry concealed weapons in public. These bills would send Colorado backwards!

Take a Stand for a Safer Colorado: Join me this Monday at the state capitol for hearings at 1:30 p.m. in Room 271. Your attendance and testimony is important. What's at stake:

HB15- 1009 Repeal the 2013 ban on high capacity magazines
HB15- 1049 Stand Your Ground: The use of deadly force in a business location
HB15- 1050 Repeal 2013 background checks for private sales/return costs
HB15- 1086 Speed certificates for transfer of machine guns ... taking too long
HB15- 1127 No liability for businesses that allow concealed weapons

Let's stand up for Colorado's common sense gun laws.
Colorado's Standards and Assessments

Testing in Colorado isn't working. We need to seek smart ways to cut the amount of time spent preparing for and administering test. So this year we plan to make progress on how we integrate assessments within the larger framework of education and make sure we are empowering good teachers and graduating capable students. Link to the final report here: The Colorado Standards and Assessments Task Force

My First Two Bills - Up This Week

HB 15-1035 "Concerning Changes to Crime Victim Compensation" this bill will allow victims to be compensated when an incident of hit and run or careless driving causes bodily injury and or death. When: Tuesday, 03FEB Judiciarcy Committee, Room 0112 at 1:30 PM.

HB 15-1072 Re-introducing "Cyberbullying: Harassment Through an Interactive Electronic Device" this bill change the harassment statute to include coverage for people who are harassed online. When:Thursday, 05FEB in Judiciarcy Committee, Room 0112 at 1:30 PM. at 1:30 PM.

Race, Policing and Justice

Senator Michael Johnston and I held meetings to explore public policy to keep communities safe while building public trust. Recommendations moving forward will focus on data collection while promoting community partnerships with law enforcement.

As always, I hope you'll stay in touch either through emails at [email protected] or by phone at 303-246-8280.

Stay Engaged and Connected,

Rhonda Fields

Colorado State Representative

House District 42

~ Upcoming Community Events ~

Morning Coffee Chat

with Rep. Fields

Date: Monday, February 2, 2015

Time: 7:15-8:30 AM

Location: Mimi's Cafe

205 S. Abilene St.- Aurora Aurora Town Center

Colorado Dental Association's Annual

'Give Kids a Smile Day'

Date: Friday, February 6, 2015

Time: 7:15-8:30 AM

FREE DENTAL CARE

200+ appointments available for kids at CU Dental School in Aurora

Families can call (303) 724-2273 for appointments.

Tax Help Colorado 2015 - For low-income families

Each year, CCA is a host site for Tax Help Colorado on the Lowry campus. Tax Help Colorado offers free tax preparation services to individuals who make less than $52,000.

Dates and times for 2015:

The tax help dates will occur every Friday from Jan. 30, 2015 through April 3, 2015 from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location: Community College of Aurora,

Lowry Campus - 710 Alton Way

~ Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Fields

& Senator Morgan Carroll ~

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: Aurora Community College

16000 East CentreTech Parkway - Rotunda

Aurora, Colorado 80011

Hope to see you there or around town!

website:RhondaFields.com email:[email protected] phone:(303) 246-8280