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Below is a list of some of the bills I have sponsored in my tenure as a legislature. When I ran for office it was on the principle of changing our state for the better, not to maintain the status quo. Many candidates run on the republican platform, however many do not follow through with a conservative agenda. I have been true to myself and rural Coloradoans who count on common sense legislation. I have not carried many 65-0 vote bills. I am not afraid to take on the controversial issues that others will not touch. Yet I have been effective in many of my pursuits of these controversial bills. Please scan over the list below. There you will see that I sponsored much needed tort reform, water legislation, and pro life issues. I can promise you much more as your next senator. I will work to keep our conservative values on the forefront of the Senate agenda. Below you will find the year introduced, bill number, title, and in blue a very brief explanation of the intent of the bill. To see a full list of sponsored bills please visit www.leg.state.co.us.
2008 Sponsored BillsSB08-028 Reduce Bonnie Reservoir evaporation loss Preserving water rights for rural Colorado SB08-053 Include 100-year Wells Designated Basins Preserving water rights for rural Colorado SB08-068 Telemedicine Medicaid For Mental Health More effective / efficient health care SB08-111 Permits Issued By State Agencies Simplifying the State permit system SB08-115 Civil Action Gun-free Zone Protects the Second Amendment SB08-247 Water Supply Plans Pre-2003 Depletions Preserving water right for rural Colorado HB08-1030 Exempt Pre-1974 Well Depletions Preserving water right for rural Colorado
2007 Sponsored Bills SB07-245 Commercial Vehicle School Bus Capacity Concerning the C.D.L. process SB07-067 Share Road Bicycle Special License Plate Promotes Bicycle Safety SB07-033 Adoption Of High-risk Children Creates a way to keep these Children with their families SB07-039 Protect Landowner Salvage Pipeline Protects property owner HB07-1110 Land Use Regul & Private Real Prop Protects property owners from eminent domain HB07-1240 Supermajority For Revenue Increases Protects the taxpayers HB07-1264 Annexation Of Entire Right-Of-Way Protects property rights
SB06-026 - CO Commission on Higher Education Protects rural schools from needless bureaucracy. SB06-098 - Workers' Comp Exclude Undocumented Alien Crack down on illegal aliens. SB06-132 - Wastewater Treatment Grants Continues rural wastewater treatment grants. SB06-139 - Labor Union Participation Stops employer discrimination of union requirements. SB06-147 - Vehicle Weight Limits Grace to overweight trucks hauling grain during harvest. HB06-1032 - Irrigation Inflation Adjustment Adjusted monetary amount in statute for inflation. HB06-1099 - Limit Eminent Domain by Public Entities Limits use of eminent domain. HB06-1114 - Create Revenue Shortfall Relief Fund Creates rainy day fund. HB06-1156 - Prohibit Disclosure of Social Security Number Prohibits displaying social security number. HB06-1275 - Value of Wind Energy Facilities Determine property tax value of wind generation property. HCR06-1007 - Preservation of Religious Freedom Protects freedom of religion HJR06-1037 - Special Session on Immigration Called for special session on immigration.
2005 Sponsored BillsSB05-069 - County Employee Salary Publication Gave privacy to county employees. HJR05-1020 - Kit Carson County Carousel Promoted tourism in Eastern Colorado. HB05-1218 - Bicycle Traffic Rules Made cyclists safer. HB05-1185 - Operate Temp Water Changes For 5 Years Gave Important water flexibility to agriculture. HB05-1160 - Unlawful Recording Of A Live Performance Protected intellectual property rights. HB05-1106 - Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act Promoted life. HB05-1075 – Non-driving Alcohol Violation Records Kept kids' records private. HB05-1155 – Definition of Pregnancy Promoted life. HB05-1260 – No Post-Viability Abortions Promoted life. HB05-1271 – Services for Legal Residents of US No welfare for illegal immigrants. SB05-191 – Rural Teacher Recruitment Supported rural schools. SJM05-007 – Amend US Const To Balance Fed Budget Requested U.S. Congress to balance budget.
2004 Sponsored BillsHB04-1054 – Occupants of Vehicle in Accidents Promoted personal responsibility. HB04-1130 – Health Ins for Valid Multi-state Associations Help to lower health insurance costs. HB04-1198 – Telecommunications Authority Law Promoted Internet access. HB04-1269 – Criminal Operation of Device in Movies Protected intellectual property rights. HB04-1281 – Authority to Carry Concealed Firearms Promoted the Second Amendment. HB04-1309 – Safe Routes to School Increased safety for our kids. HB04-1349 – Actions Professionals Cert of Review Tort reform. HB04-1439 – Multi-State Assoc & Individual Health Plans Helped lower health insurance costs. HR04-1007 – Impeachment of Judge Coughlin Took a real stand against judicial activism and for religious liberty. SB04-018 – Local Gov Retirement Plan Contribution Limit Much needed privacy for county employees. SB04-134 – Judicial Funding Districts Helped our rural District Attorneys. SB04-143 – Construction Contracts for Public Projects Streamlined government. SB04-165 – Analysis of PERA Contribution Changes Streamlined government. SB04-235 – Republican River Water Conservation Dist Critical water legislation for Eastern Colorado. SJR04-011 – Fair Tax Tax simplification. SJR04-032 – Designation of Certain Highways Promoted Ports to Plains.
2003 Sponsored BillsHB03-1003 – Inherent Risk Agricultural Activities Tort reform and relief for agriculture. HB03-1099 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Regulation More protection against trial lawyers. HB03-1185 – Gross Weight of Electric Utility Vehicle Help for Rural Electric Associations. HB03-1199 – Deregulate Taxi Jitney Passenger Transportation Smaller government. HB03-1201 – Vehicle Weight Limits on State Highways Modernized freight hauling in Colorado. HB03-1238 – Accrual Accounting for Gen Fund Surplus Stopped the shell games with our refunds. SB03-062 – Warrants Subject to Unclaimed Prop Law SB03-068 – Health Insurance Mandates Commission Lowered health insurance costs. SB03-167 – Valuation Possessory Interest State Land Tax relief for agriculture.
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