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...
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...
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...
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...
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Ready…Set…Wait and Prepare As of today, there are fifty-one days left in the session. A lot can still happen. A bill introduced this late in the session could breeze through the entire process in three days....
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Parental Rights: A Cornerstone If families are the bedrock of a healthy, thriving society, parental rights are the cornerstone. Many bills this session threaten to weaken that cornerstone by chipping away at...
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Awakening to the Danger Hundreds of concerned citizens from all across Colorado swarmed the Capitol building two weeks ago to voice their opposition to the latest iteration of Comprehensive Human Sexuality...
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin Who’s in Charge? The real question our culture seems to be grappling with is who gets to decide? Is it parents or is it the state that has the best interest of the child in mind? When it comes to right and...
