Despite inclement weather and unsafe conditions, the Mighty 19 continued our fight for good public policy. The fight will continue next week and we need your help again to defend our constitutional rights, especially in the face of upcoming radical gun legislation. Now more than ever, we need your help!

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Business Affairs & Labor Committee Republicans

SB24-046

Restrict Sales of Certain Lighters

Rejected in Committee

Representative Bradley

SB24-148

Precipitation Harvesting Storm Water Detention

Passed the Agriculture, Water, & Natural Resources Committee

Representative Winter

HB24-1249

Tax Credit Agricultural Stewardship Practices

Passed in the Agriculture, Water, & Natural Resources Committee

Representative Frizell

HB24-1149

Prior Authorization Requirements Alternatives

Passed the House

Representative Hartsook

HB24-1082

First Generation Serving Higher Education Institutions

Passed the House

Representative Pugliese

HB24-1136

Healthier Social Media Use by Youth



Passed the House

Representative Winter

SB24-135

Modification of State Agency & Department Reporting Requirements

Passed the House

Representative Bradfield

HB24-1132

Support for Living Organ Donors

Passed the Health and Human Services Committee

Representative Holtorf

HB24-1236

Women Veterans Appreciation Day

Passed the State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee

House Bill 24-1123

Funding for School Safety Firearm Detection Systems

Rep. Brandi Bardley - Prime Sponsor

This bill aims to establish a school safety firearm detection funding program, crucial for combating the alarming rise in school shootings in Colorado, epitomized by tragedies like Columbine, by allocating funds for the acquisition and operation of advanced firearm detection software, making it imperative for concerned citizens to testify in support of this bill to safeguard our children's well-being.

This bill will be heard in the Education Committee on

Thursday, March 21

at 1:30 PM.

Senate Bill 24-099

Public Employees' Retirement Association Employment after Retirement for Rural Schools

Rep. Ty Winter - Prime Sponsor

This bill proposes a vital amendment to the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) regulations, allowing rural school districts to hire retirees for principal or superintendent roles without reducing their benefits, crucial for addressing the pressing issue of principal retention in rural areas, thus advocating for this bill's passage and urging individuals to testify in support of it to ensure the sustained quality of education in rural communities.

This bill will be heard in the Education Committee on

Monday, March 18

upon adjournment (typically around 10:00/10:30 AM).

Senate Bill 24-017

Distribution of State Share of District Total Program

Rep. Rose Pugliese - Prime Sponsor

This bill proposes a crucial adjustment to the distribution schedule of program funds for school districts, aligning payments with projected property tax revenues to balance cash flow without reducing total program funding, ensuring financial stability and equitable distribution, thus advocating for this bill's passage and encouraging individuals to testify in support of it to sustain effective educational operations statewide.

This bill will be heard in the Education Committee on

Monday, March 18

upon adjournment (typically around 10:00/10:30 AM).

House Bill 24-1040

Gender-Affirming Health-Care Provider Study

This bill poses a significant threat to the well-being of youth in Colorado by advocating for gender-affirming treatments for minors, potentially disregarding the long-term consequences and developmental needs of addressing gender dysphoria, thereby necessitating strong opposition and urging individuals to testify against it to protect the health and future of our youth.

This bill will be heard in the Health and Human Services Committee on

Tuesday, March 19

upon adjournment (typically around 10:00/10:30 AM).

House Bill 24-1005

Health Insurers Contract with Qualified Providers

This bill presents a concerning shift towards a government-controlled healthcare system in Colorado by mandating insurance carriers to include primary care providers in all networks, potentially paving the way for a nationalized healthcare system and reducing individual choice and flexibility in healthcare options, therefore necessitating active opposition and urging individuals to testify against it to preserve the integrity of healthcare systems tailored to individual needs.

This bill will be heard in the Health and Human Services Committee on

Tuesday, March 19

upon adjournment (typically around 10:00/10:30 AM).

House Bill 24-1292

Prohibit Certain Weapons Used in Mass Shootings

This bill poses a concerning threat to individual firearm rights in Colorado by defining and prohibiting assault weapons and rapid-fire trigger activators, imposing hefty fines for violations, thereby restricting lawful ownership and potentially infringing upon Second Amendment rights, thus necessitating vigorous opposition and urging individuals to testify against it to safeguard constitutional liberties and individual freedoms.

This bill will be heard in the Judiciary Committee on

Tuesday, March 19

upon adjournment (typically around 10:00/10:30 AM).

As seen in our "Special Edition" newsletter, the supermajority Democrats are bringing anti-gun bill after anti-gun bill to the floor. We need your help testifying against these proposed measures.

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