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January 29, 2023


Our next meeting is Monday, January 30, 2023. Our meeting is from 9:30AM to 11:00AM.

We will have a guest speaker at 10AM. Sophia Alvarez, the Director of the Colorado Office of Public Guardianship will attend and explain SB23-064 - Continue Office Of Public Guardianship. Under existing law, the office of public guardianship (office) is authorized to serve indigent and incapacitated adults (incapacitated adults) in need of guardianship in 3 judicial districts and is scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2024. The bill extends the office indefinitely and requires the office to operate in every judicial district in the state by December 31, 2027.

Learn more about SB23-064

There are bills to review & take positions on

Jeanette Hensley and Rich Mauro will lead us in reviewing bills that have been added to our CCA Bill Tracker. We will also take positions on bills that were reviewed at last week's meeting and we will be looking for at least one member to step forward for each bill we are keeping on our list. 


View our meeting agenda to see a list that prioritizes bills for discussion

at the Monday morning meeting - View Agenda


Our approach is to review the bills one week and then the following week our members vote on whether to monitor, support, strongly support, or oppose. If we keep a bill in our Bill watch account, we need a member to step up as a point of contact. 

Link to CCA Bill Tracker - CLICK HERE

News about the CCA Capitol Gang

  • There is still time to get more involved with the CCA Capitol Gang. Send us an email if you are interested - CLICK HERE
  • Is your Coloradao Center for Aging membership current? Remember that to vote on bill positions you must be a member. Send us an email if you are unsure if you are a member - CLICK HERE

Questions about CCA Advocacy Committee


Jeanette Hensley - email - 303-249-5598

Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee


Rich Mauro - email - Direct: 303-480-6778

Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee and Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)

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News from CCA

Joint Budget Committee to Hear Public Testimony on the Budget

This is an important meeting - please attend!

DENVER, CO – On Wednesday, February 1 at 1:30 pm, the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) will hear public testimony on the FY 2023-24 State Budget. JBC Democrats are encouraging Coloradans who wish to share their views with the committee to participate in person or virtually - LEARN MORE

Have you experienced age discrimination when applying for a job?

If you have, and are open to sharing your experiences, the Older Worker Policy Collaborative would love to hear from you! By sharing your story, you'll be helping to support policy change to make Colorado's workplaces fairer for people of all ages. If you're interested in either learning more or speaking with someone, you can sign-up here, and we'll be in touch. Please know that your name, experience, and any identifying information will never be shared without your explicit consent.

Share your story - CLICK HERE

Articles

Property Tax Deferral Program Overview

Colorado's Property Tax Deferral Program has traditionally helped seniors and active military personnel continue to afford to live in their homes by deferring the payment of their property taxes. On January 1st 2023, the State of Colorado is expanding the deferral program to allow those who do not qualify for the senior or military personnel program to defer a portion of their real property taxes if they exceed the property tax-growth cap of 4%, averaged from the preceding two years. Under this program, the minimum amount a taxpayer may defer is $100 and the maximum cumulative taxes that a taxpayer may defer is $10,000 - LEARN MORE

Source https://co.colorado.gov/

In dual quest to reduce housing costs and lower climate emissions, Gov. Jared Polis eyes shift away from sprawl and toward density

"Gov. Jared Polis says he’ll make housing affordability one of his top priorities this upcoming legislative session. On Thursday, he said a key to making housing affordable and environmentally friendly is to shift how Colorado grows: fewer sprawling neighborhoods of car-dependent single-family houses and more walkable, transit-friendly homes ..." - READ MORE

Source https://www.cpr.org/

Gov. Jared Polis touts factory-built homes as part of affordable housing solution

"Gov. Jared Polis says expanding affordable housing will be a top priority of his over the next four years. In his Colorado State of the State address, the governor said everything ties back to housing -- water, climate goals, the economy and transportation. He said if the state doesn't act now, it will reach the point of no return. The Centennial State's resources -- including land -- are finite and the governor says we can't afford to make the mistakes California has. He laid out a wide-ranging plan to address the crisis and highlighted Fading West Development, a manufactured home builder in Buena Vista, as part of the solution ..." - READ MORE

Source https://www.cbsnews.com/

Colorado employers may soon be banned from asking candidates

about their age in job interviews

Job seekers in Colorado could soon get more protections from age discrimination under a new proposal from Democratic state legislators. 

"The new bill, SB23-058, would amend state labor laws to make it illegal for employers to ask applicants about their age during the hiring process. The law would also prohibit employers from requiring high school or college graduation dates on a job application. It’s already illegal under federal law to dismiss a qualified job applicant simply due to their age ..." - READ MORE

Source https://www.cpr.org/

Colorado voters may be asked to forgo their future TABOR refunds so the state can boost school funding

"The Colorado legislature will debate a bill this year that would ask voters in November to waive their future Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds and earmark the money, potentially billions of dollars each year, to public education ..." - READ MORE

Source https://coloradosun.com

Wave of Rural Nursing Home Closures Grows Amid Staffing Crunch

WAUKON, Iowa - "Marjorie Kruger was stunned to learn last fall that she would have to leave the nursing home where she’d lived comfortably for six years. The Good Samaritan Society facility in Postville, Iowa, would close, administrators told Kruger and 38 other residents in September. The facility joined a growing list of nursing homes being shuttered nationwide, especially in rural areas ..." - READ MORE

Source https://khn.org/

As energy bills continue to climb in the Denver area,

Xcel Energy reports $1.74 billion in profit for 2022

"While energy bills continue to climb for customers in the Denver area, Xcel Energy reported a net income, or profit, of $1.74 billion for the 2022 calendar year, an 8.7% increase over the previous year ..." - READ MORE

Source https://www.denver7.com/

Fact Sheet: Older Adults and RSV Prevention 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a fact sheet on how to protect older adults from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV infections can be dangerous for older adults and those with chronic heart and lung disease, or those with weakened immune systems. The fact sheet reviews common symptoms, prevention methods, and more - LEARN MORE

Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program

"AmeriCorps Seniors has announced a new Workforce Development Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program is to support projects focused on helping older adults seek employment in professional, skilled labor, or para-professional careers ..." -READ MORE

Source http://www.advancingstates.org/

Changes to SNAP Benefit Amounts - 2023

"There are several changes that may affect SNAP household’s benefit amounts over the coming months. The temporary boost to SNAP benefits put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, known as emergency allotments, will end nationwide after the February 2023 issuance. In addition, households that receive SNAP and Social Security benefits will see a decrease in their SNAP benefits because of the significant cost of living increase to Social Security benefits that took effect on Jan. 1, 2023 ..." - READ MORE

Source https://www.fns.usda.gov/

Events

January 30, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom

There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome - LEARN MORE

Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

February 1, 2023 - Wednesday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Age Friendly Healthcare: What you can do!

Do you know how ageism - prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination against people based on their age - can impact your health, and what it looks like in our healthcare systems? Join us for a presentation and discussion about how ageism shows up in healthcare. We will share details about the impacts of ageism on your health, and how to become proactive advocates for better healthcare experiences - LEARN MORE

February 1, 2023 - Wednesday, 1:30PM

Joint Budget Committee to Hear Public Testimony on the Budget

This is an important meeting - please attend!

On Wednesday, February 1 at 1:30 pm, the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) will hear public testimony on the FY 2023-24 State Budget. JBC Democrats are encouraging Coloradans who wish to share their views with the committee to participate in person or virtually - LEARN MORE

February 6, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom

There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome - LEARN MORE

Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

February 13, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom

There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome - LEARN MORE

Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

March 1, 2023 - Wednesday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Age Friendly Healthcare: What you can do!

Do you know how ageism - prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination against people based on their age - can impact your health, and what it looks like in our healthcare systems? Join us for a presentation and discussion about how ageism shows up in healthcare. We will share details about the impacts of ageism on your health, and how to become proactive advocates for better healthcare experiences - LEARN MORE

Looking to Sharpen your tech Skills?

Cyber-Seniors provides FREE technology support and training for senior citizens

Founded in 2015 by the creators of the award-winning documentary film CYBER-SENIORS, this non-profit organization provides senior citizens with tech-training using an intergenerational, volunteer model.

Website https://cyberseniors.org/

Live Online Classes for Seniors from Senior Planet

If you’re a senior aged 60 and older, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about finance, wellness, fitness, computers and technology, and so much more. You will also find a real community of fellow life-long learners.

Website https://seniorplanet.org/classes/

CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings 2023

The first CCA Advocacy Committee will be meeting every Monday while the legislature is in session. Note that we may not have meetings on certain Federal and State holidays.

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Colorado Center for Aging is a 501c3 non-profit organization,

born out of the roots of Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) - LEARN MORE

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