DENVER- Governor Polis is signing bills today to help Coloradans keep more of their hard-earned money, ensure all Coloradans can live and thrive in safe and healthy communities, and support cutting-edge technology to drive innovation in Colorado’s thriving agriculture industry.
What community leaders are saying about HB22-1289 Health Benefits For Colorado Children And Pregnant Persons
“Health insurance coverage is an essential social determinant of health and a building block of family financial security. Perhaps at no time are these benefits more critical than during pregnancy and childhood and the Colorado Children’s Campaign is proud to be part of expanding coverage to these undocumented Coloradans. This legislation also benefits all Coloradans by improving access to high-quality breast pumps, improving perinatal survey data, and allowing folks to sign up for insurance coverage as soon as they become pregnant. We are grateful to the community leaders who steered this work, our partners, the sponsors, and the Governor for covering all Coloradans,” – Erin Miller, MPH, Vice President of Health Initiatives, Colorado Children’s Campaign
What community leaders are saying about SB22-217 Programs That Benefit Persons With Disabilities
“I helped create the Disabled Parking Education and Awareness Fund as a citizen lobbyist in 2014. I am excited to see the Fund have renewed usefulness thanks to SB22-217. I want to thank the bi-partisan bill sponsors and Governor Polis for highlighting parking for people with disabilities. We must ensure that Colorado continues to educate the public on the importance of disability parking for those who need it.” - Chris Hinds, City Council Member District 10 Denver City Council
What community leaders are saying about HB22-1077 Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program
"I am pleased to see the Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program become law given that it addresses threats faced by many communities. My own Armenian community recently experienced the heartbreak of the Colorado State Capitol Khachkar Memorial's vandalism. The monument commemorates the victims of all crimes against humanity, including the Armenian Genocide. That the State of Colorado is offering some help for the protection of sacred spaces is much welcome news," - community leader Simon Maghakyan
“Colorado is home to over one million Catholics, over 200 Catholic churches, and hundreds of ministries – including ministries that serve the most vulnerable in our community. In recent years, many of our churches and ministries have become targets of vandalism, property destruction, or theft. The new Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program will provide us the necessary resources to keep our community safe and protect our sacred places,” - Colorado Catholic Conference
What people are saying about HB22-1373 Court-ordered Restitution Paid By Juveniles
“Mirror Image Arts is so grateful for the partnership with co-sponsors Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez and Senator Gonzales that led to the passing of HB22-1373 Court-ordered Restitution Paid by Juveniles. From the beginning, our conversations with the co-sponsors centered the experiences of young people caught up in the system and how we could work together, us as a community-based organization and them as our elected leaders, to promote healing and positive outcomes for youth and communities. Our efforts around this bill brought together a group of young people and adults who care about kids from all over the state. For the young people we work with every day, this bill means hope—it is a step in the right direction for young people having a second chance and breaking cycles of crime, violence, and poverty. We appreciate Governor Polis’ support of this bill.” - Mirror Image Arts
What people are saying about HB22-1029 Compensatory Direct Distribution To Public Employees' Retirement Association
“Representative Bird’s determination to work across the aisles and with the Governor’s office has resulted in this bill being passed for the benefit of our State’s employees and future generations.” - Earl L. Wright, Chairman of AMG National Trust.
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