Adams State University was at the Capitol on Wednesday and Thursday speaking to legislators and guests about the programs offered by ASU. President Dr. Cheryl D. Lovell and the ASU Board of Trustees were representing the university. I had the pleasure of meeting ASU students Kevin Daniel, James Doyle, Jazmine Palacios Molinar, Jacqueline Palacios Molinar, Diane Arias, Jonathan Marquez, Mariah McDermott, and Cody Trujillo. I am proud to be an alumni of ASU and truly enjoyed meeting the young people carrying on the tradition of excellence.
On Friday we celebrated the League of Women Voters and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which prohibits states and the federal government from denying the right to vote on the basis of sex.
With my Legislative Aide on the House floor, Lauren Hayden. If you contact the office you will likely speak with her. She is here to help serve HD 62, so don't hesitate to reach out to her if you have any questions or concerns.
Bill Updates
HB20-1046 Private Construction Contract Payment Requirements
This Bill will be heard in Committee for a decision on Tuesday, February 18th. Click the link for a refresher on what this bill entails.
HB20-1190Disabled Veteran Registration Fees And Ownership Tax
Converning clarifying whether a veteran with a disability needs to obtain a disabled veteran license plate to qualify for the current exemption from paying vehicle assessments.
This Bill will be heard in House Finance on Monday, February 24th.
HB20-1234Peace Officer Status For Certain DOR Department Of Revenue Employees
Concerning peace officer status for certain employees of the Department of Revenue
This Bill will be heard in House Judiciary on Thursday, February 27th.
HB20-1281Change Salary Categorizations For Certain Counties
Current law categorizes each county for purposes of establishing the salaries of elected county officials in the county. The statutory salary amounts are adjusted every 2 years for inflation and take effect for terms commencing after any change is made. This bill modifies the categories of 2 counties with the accompanying percentage decrease in salary as follows:
-Alamosa county changes from category III-A to category III-B (7.7% decrease); and
-Yuma county changes from category IV-B to category IV-C (8.3% decrease).
Free tax assistance is available this tax season!
Anyone who earned $55,000 or less can receive free in-person help from IRS-certified volunteers at Trinidad State Junior College in Alamosa. The Denver-based Piton Foundation partners with TSJC, and Adams State accounting students, to help hard-working families become more financially secure by providing free tax preparation assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program. In Pueblo there are six locations that provide free tax assistance; Pueblo West Library, Intellitic College of Pueblo, Lucero Library, Pueblo Senior Center, Rawlings Library, and the Minnequa Apartments. Visit GetAheadColorado.orgor call 2-1-1 to find this site’s open dates and times, and for more information about free tax help in Colorado.
Thank you to all those who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. I am grateful for your sacrifice and your dedication to our country.
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