Thankful to serve you, and grateful for your support
As we approach Thanksgiving, I am reminded of how grateful I am to serve as your Senator for District 19. I believe the opportunity to enact policies and address the concerns and issues of our community is a privilege, and I am extremely thankful to the voters who entrusted these responsibilities to me.
Although the Second Regular Session of the Seventy-first General Assembly won't convene until January, I am preparing for my return to state capitol now. This means I must start crafting legislation, preparing the office, reserving rooms for constituent outreach events, and paying the bills for this newsletter, my website hosting fees, and other related expenses.
My first session back in the legislature was highly productive, and I am looking forward to returning in 2018. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving holiday!
Common Sense in the Courtroom Award presented by the Colorado Civil Justice League
Legislative Council approves interim committee bills
Last week I had the privilege of filling-in for the Assistant Minority Leader on the Legislative Council Committee. This committee is responsible for approving interim study committees, as well as reviewing the legislation created by these committees.
There are a number of committees that met duirng the interim, including:
Nearly every committee proposed legislation, and we approved all but one bill.
To see what the committees proposed, click on the committee link above, then click on the "Committee Documents" button. From there you will see a "Report to Legislative Council" or a list of proposed bills with links.
In my opinion, the most interesting set of proposed bills came from the Opioid Committee. They recommended six bills ranging in scope from the prevention of opioid misuse, to clinical practices for safe opioid prescribing, to harm reduction and criminal penalties.
The committee bills will be introduced during the session and move through the normal bill process.
Rachel Zenzinger won election to the Colorado State Senate, representing District 19, in November 2016. She serves on the Senate Education Committee, Transportation Committee, and the Statutory Revision Committee. She is also a member of several interim committees including: Student Safety and Youth in Crisis Committee, CDOT Efficiency and Accountability Committee, and the School Finance Interim Committee.
Arvada/Westminster Legislative Town Meeting
Due to the holidays, we will not be hosting our monthly town hall during November or December. Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on Saturday, January 20 at 10:30 am. The topic and location will be announced at a later date.
Metro North Chamber Reception with Board Member Preston Gibson and new President & CEO Gregg Moss
Tracking your Senator
On October 19, I attended the Statutory Revision Committee meeting... On October 20, I attended the Arvada Chamber 3rd Friday Breakfast... I also attended the Colorado Civil Justice League Award Luncheon and received a "Common Sense in the Courtroom" award... On October 21, we hosted our monthly Arvada/Westminster Legislative Town Hall meeting... On October 23, I attended a tour of Warren Tech in Lakewood... I also attended the 2017 CDOT and Transit Alliance Annual Transportation Summit... On October 24, I met with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association... I also attended the Metro North Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception... On October 25, I attended a Gold Line Open House, sponsored by RTD... On October 26, I attended the Arvada Chamber's "Taste of Arvada"... On October 30, I met with a coalition of Labor Leaders... On October 31, I attended the Jeffco Law Enforcement Open House... On November 2, I attended the Transportation Legislative Review Committee meeting... On November 4, I attended a farewell celebration for outgoing Westminster Councilor Alberto Garcia... On November 8, I attended a meeting with AAA Insurance... I also attended a "Celebrate Education" sponsored by the Colorado Education Network... On November 9, I attended the School Finance Interim Committee meeting... I also attended an Energy Briefing sponsored by Conservation Colorado... And I attended the Westminster Chamber's "Taste of Westminster" event... On November 10, I attended the farewell celebration for outgoing Arvada Councilmember Don Allard... On November 13, I spoke on a legislative panel at the Brewer's Summit, sponsored by the Colorado Craft Brewers Association... On November 15, I attended the Legislative Council Meeting... On November 16, I toured the Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 208 apprenticeship program... I also attended the Colorado Business Roundtable Legislative Reception... On November 17, I attended the Arvada Chamber 3rd Friday featuring the Mayor's Forum... I also attended the Statutory Revision Committee... On November 20, I met with the Women's Foundation of Colorado... On November 21, I met with officials from the Colorado Mental Wellness Network... I also met with representatives of Rx Plus Pharmacies, the state's trade association for community independent pharmacies.
Attending Arvada Chamber's
"Taste of Arvada" event
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