by Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin This legislative session was especially difficult due to the change of leadership in our government. We went from having a balance of leadership in our legislature and other statewide offices to, instead,...
Legislative Update May 8, 2019
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Final Update on HB19-1312 Thank you all for your efforts and prayers during this past month of fighting to maintain parental rights. In early April, a bill (HB19-1312 School Immunization Requirements) was...
HB19-1312 Is Dead!
Dear Homeschool Families, I am delighted to report that HB19-1312 (School Immunization Requirements) is officially dead! Here are links to this breaking story: Controversial Vaccination Bill Abandoned in Colorado SenateVaccination Bill Dead in...
Important update on HB 19-1312
Hello friends, After six hours of debate on the House floor, HB19-1312 School Immunization Requirements passed 2nd reading late last night. We praise God that the bill was amended to exclude homeschoolers from the new immunization requirements of...
Update: 2nd reading of House Bill 19-1312
Thank you for tracking with us over the last few weeks as we've kept close watch on the progression of HB 19-1312, School Immunization Requirements. (Side note: The journey of a bill from the original proposal to law is quite a process. If...
Results from HB 19-1312 Committee Hearing
Dear friends, The House Health and Insurance Committee hearing for HB19-1312 (School Immunization Requirements) was held yesterday. Hopefully, you are aware that both CHEC and HSLDA strongly oppose this bill because it will impose significant and...
Legislative Update April 8, 2019
Time to Rise UP! On Friday, a bill was introduced that will impact all families in Colorado whether you choose to vaccinate your children or not. The bill, HB19-1312 School Immunization Requirements, gives broad authority to the Colorado...
Legislative Update March 27, 2019
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin I can’t keep track of how many times I’ve been asked, “Why won’t the legislators listen to us?” The maximum opportunity for our voice to be heard was when we voted last November. But, ultimately, we need to ask...






