The mission of the SIPA is to provide efficient and effective services for citizens through the use of modern business practices and innovative technology solutions. In practice, this means delivering government services through the use of technology, so that the public has better access to state and local government information, products, and services.
SIPA's annual "User Conference" will take place later this month where we will be discussing several subjects that are new to me such as artificial intelligence, chatbot, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. I am excited about this new appointment and I am eager to learn how we can better serve Colorado citizens through examining and implementing future technologies.
Recognizing Equal Pay Day with women members of the House and Senate
Legislative update
I had two bills pass unanimously on third reading this week:
HB18-1193 c
oncerning the advanced placement incentives pilot program andHB18-1042 on the creation of a
program to authorize private providers to register commercial vehicles (this was a TLRC bill).
Also this week, Governor Hickenlooper signed into law two of my bills at a signing ceremony:
SB18-107 on the repeal of procedures to fill vacancies in candidate nominations for elections conducted under the "Colorado Municipal Code of 1965" and
HB18-1018 on education to prevent human trafficking be included in the training to obtain a commercial driver's license.
My bill, HB18-1070 concerning an increase in the amount of marijuana excise tax revenue to the BEST program for school capital construction, passed out out of the House and will head to the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.
Donning our Avalanche gear to support the team and to honor the Humboldt Broncos who experienced a terrible tragedy
Rachel Zenzinger won election to the Colorado State Senate, representing District 19, in November 2016. She serves on the Senate Trasnportation Committee, Education Committee, and Statutory Revision Committee. She is also a member of several interim committees including the CDOT Efficiency and Accountability Committee and the School Finance Interim Committee.
Next "What's Brewing at the Capitol" event
Mark your calendar for our next "What's Brewing at the Capitol" this coming Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 pm, location at the Yak & Yeti Arvada, 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada. This is a casual gathering to chat over the latest happenings at the Capitol.
Girl Scout Troop visiting the Capitol
Legislative Town Hall
Plan on joining Representatives Tracy Kraft-Tharp, Lang Sias and myself for our monthly bipartisan and bicameral town hall meeting on the third Saturday of the month, April 21 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Covenant Village,
9153 Yarrow St, Westminster, CO 80021. The topic for April will be Elder Abuse and how to avoid fraud.
Students and staff from Vantage Point Campus from Adams 12
Coffee With Constituents
We had a very lively "Coffee With Constituents" last Friday. Mark your calendar for our next event which will take place on Friday, May 11 from 7 - 8 am at the Indian Tree Golf Course,
7555 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003. This installment will be two days after I session ends, so I will provide a wrap-up of the session. Hope to see you then!
Joyce and Marian who brought mugs to Coffee With Constituents
Tracking your Senator
On Monday, we met with officials from
Jefferson County Human Services... We had a bill signing with the Governor for
Senate Bill 107... I also met with the
Denver Regional Council of Governments to discuss transportation... On Tuesday, we welcomed the
Family Resource Centers to the Capitol... We also observed
Equal Pay Day where I met with advocates from
9to5... I also welcomed 8th graders from
Woodrow Wilson Academy to the Capitol... I also met with
Girls Scout Troop 73928 for tour of the Capitol and a discussion about the legislative process... On Wednesday, I attended the Jefferson County Economic Development Council's Business Awards breakfast... I met with students and faculty from Vantage Point Campus... Also, I met with the Colorado Education Association to discuss school accountability... On Thursday, we recognized the family and legacy of Corky Gonzales... We also donned our Colorado Avalanche gear to demonstrate our support of the team and to stand in solidarity with the Humboldt Broncos who suffered a terrible tragedy... We also recognized the Colorado Civil Air Patrol for their service... I had another bill signing with the Governor for HB18-1070... On Friday, we hosted "Coffee With Constituents" at the Indian Tree Golf Course... We recognized the retirement of Dr. Nancy McCallin, President of the Colorado Community College System with a tribute... We also recognized Grandview High School girls and boys basketball teams for their state championships... And on Saturday, I attended the Democratic State Assembly.
Honoring the family and legacy of Corky Gonzales
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