By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Good news! HB17-1156 Prohibits Conversion Therapy by a Mental Health Provider was defeated in the Senate by the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee. Please thank the following senators...
By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Update on Student Free Speech Bill Good news! Last week, a bill I spoke about in an earlier post was heard in the House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs committee. Traditionally, this is the committee...
By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Parental Rights The United States Supreme Court has long recognized that it is the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children. It is my...
By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Freedom of Speech Should a student on a college campus be allowed to speak to another student about their faith? Do they have the right to hand out pamphlets about faith or even the US Constitution? Or...
by CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Religious Freedom Bill Update Last week, the House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB17-1013, a Religious Freedom Bill. Considered a state Religious Freedom Restoration...
By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin The Colorado Prayer Caucus, led by Beth Folsum, held a Prayer Rally last week at the Capitol. In attendance were many legislators, pastors, and concerned citizens. We worshipped the Lord Jesus Christ, read...
By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin This fall brought many changes in the political landscape of our nation. A billionaire business man will shortly be the leader of the free world. Where this will take us as a country, only time will tell,...
Since the defeat of HB16-1164, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has begun implementing some changes to immunization exemption procedures that may force parents to violate their consciences. CHEC is currently working...
