Legislative Committee Meeting on
Monday, April 26th
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Greetings!
We will have a busy Legislative Committee Meeting on Monday, April 26th. We currently have 39 bills on our active list; 28 support or strongly support, 2 oppose, 1 amend, and 8 monitor or neutral.
We will begin with the bills on this week’s committee calendars, then any bills new to our list since last week, update progress on the Long Bill, and conclude with any other bills the committee wants to discuss. Please review the agenda and come prepared to discuss bills.
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Don't miss the announcement below about
the webinars in May celebrating older Coloradans!
Reserve your tickets today!
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April 26, 2021 LCM Agenda |
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Per our agreed upon procedures, we will begin with bills to be dropped from our active consideration list. We set a target at the beginning of the session of 20 bills for our active list due to capacity limitations. |
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We need people to be familiar with the bills as we will be voting on our position of the bills. If you are the lead on any of these bills please come prepared to update the group on changes. |
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And a reminder, there are some bills that have been in monitor status for two weeks now. If the person signed up for those bills has no information for us, those bills will likely be dropped. |
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May 12, 19 & 26, 2021
Older Coloradans Month Webinars
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Reserve your tickets today! |
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This year, with the support of Colorado Senior Lobby, Colorado Center for Aging, other supporting agencies and our event sponsors, we will celebrate the strength in Coloradans’ lives with Older Coloradans Month. Our series of 3 webinars will emphasize the power of connection and engagement in strong communities. |
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Volunteer Appreciation Week 2021 is April 18-24th |
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This year, National Volunteer Appreciation Week, is Monday, April 18-24, 2021. Colorado Senior Lobby would never be able to do what it is doing without our volunteers. |
A big thank you to all of you! |
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April 28, 2021 - Wednesday - 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Reunion - DRCOG Awards Celebration
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Please join us for DRCOG's awards celebration — conducted virtually this year. During the celebration, DRCOG will honor the award winners selected in late 2019 for the Metro Vision, Distinguished Service and John V. Christensen awards. The event was previously planned for Empower Field at Mile High, it will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Individual registrations are complimentary. The celebration is made possible through the generosity of sponsors. If your organization is interested in supporting our event, you can select your level during registration.
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April 29th and May 6th
Spring 2021 Series
"Building Resiliency For Healthier Aging"
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Who should attend? Service providers, Caregivers and Older Adults are invited to join us for the spring 2021 webinar series to learn strategies to improve Emotional and Mental Health and well-Being for Older Adults. Webinars are on Thursdays, from 2:00PM to 3:00PM (Mountain Time). This event is hosted by University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging and community partner Denver Public Library.
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- April 29th - Adding Structure to Life with Flexibility and Purpose
- May 6th - Maintaining Healthy Cognitive Living
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Community Vaccination Sites Walk Ups
& Same Day Scheduling as of April 20th
Office of Governor Polis – Governor’s Community Engagement
Update on COVID-19
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The data shows just how small the impact of COVID can be if you are fully vaccinated, but it also shows what happens when we don’t take precautions and don’t take full advantage of the vaccine. In Southern Colorado we’re seeing concerning trends - READ MORE
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May 20, 2021 - Starting at 7:20PM
Colorado Employee Ownership Office Launches Documentary - "Own It: A Colorado Story"
with a Viewing Party Event
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The Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) Employee Ownership Office has produced a documentary, "Own It: A Colorado Story," following 5 employee-owned companies throughout the state.
It will air on PBS 12 at 7:30pm on May 20th. They will host a virtual viewing party starting at 7:20pm to introduce partners, show the film, and host a discussion panel featuring the businesses from the film.
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Office of Governor Polis – Governor’s Community Engagement Update on COVID-19 - April 20, 2021 |
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"... In an effort to continue to provide you with an official update from the Governor’s office, below are some updates and information that the Governor provided. We appreciate your support in helping to share these updates with your network. With the rise of COVID-19 in Colorado, it is critical that Coloradans continue taking critical safety precautions like wearing your mask, staying at least six feet away from others, and limiting any socializing to your household ..." - READ MORE
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Bipartisan plan to fix Social Security draws criticism
Author - Lorie Konish
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"Many Americans have one big question when it comes to their retirement: Will Social Security still be there when I need it? Now, there are new signs that Congress could start to take steps to consider ways to repair the program."
"Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah last week reintroduced a bill called the TRUST — Time to Rescue United States’ Trusts — Act, which aims to address the shortfalls faced by Social Security and other federal programs that rely on trust funds that are falling short ..." - READ MORE
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Have you taken these Surveys?
Surveys are a great way to impact program decisions in Colorado
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Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care would like to remind you to participate in an online survey about your experiences with the cost of health care.
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The State of Colorado and The Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC) invites you to participate in a survey. OSPMHC is located in the Office of the Lt. Governor, and works to save Coloradans money by addressing the cost of health care. Your response to this survey will help us understand:
- How Coloradans are impacted by the direct and indirect cost of health care,
- Gaps in current resources that may be available to help mitigate the impact of those costs.
We will continue collecting responses until April 30th, 2021.
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An Internet Equity Survey |
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The Internet Equity Coalition is requesting we send out a survey regarding internet access and service. This is the 1-minute survey for internet service quality issues: Problems with your internet or phone service, Coloradans?
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For those of you who use Facebook - be sure to visit their Facebook page and spread the news about Coloradans for Better Internet
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As long as you are in Facebook visit the Colorado Senior Lobby Facebook page and like our organization.
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Family & Friend Caregiving in Colorado Survey |
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To make sure Colorado has the right public policies in place to support caregivers, the Bell Policy Center is asking for your help. The following survey asks what community resources you’re using as a caregiver - but also asks what resources would make your life a bit easier. We’ll use this information to create policies that provide Colorado caregivers with the resources they find most meaningful. Your voice and insights are essential to making sure our policies in Colorado reflect the actual needs and wants of caregivers across our state. Below is the link to the survey:
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Join or Renew your Membership for 2021 |
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More than ever Colorado Senior Lobby needs your support so we can continue to do our work of educating and advocating for older adults in Colorado. Colorado Senior Lobby has the connections and network to make a difference. |
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Recommend an article or issue to share in one of our newsletter
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Please feel free to share this information with others. |
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Thanks, Bob Brocker
President - Colorado Senior Lobby
303 832 4535
303 862 8711
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April 26th - 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Zoom LCM Logon Information
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You will get the most out of our meetings if you can
logon using a computer compared to calling in with a phone.
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Link above should be all you need, but just in case:
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: CSL2020!
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,8814815119#,,,,,,0#,,24533218# US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: 24533218
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Questions? Contact the Legislative Committee Co-Chairs
Jeanette Hensley - email - 303-249-5598
CSL Co-Chair of Legislative Committee, CSL Capitol Gang Chairperson
and CSL Board Secretary
Rich Mauro - email - Direct: 303-480-6778
CSL Co-Chair of Legislative Committee, CSL Board of Directors and Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
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Could you lend a hand?
Colorado Senior Lobby is in need of volunteers with some very specific skills and experience. Use the link below to learn more.
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Thank you for your time in reviewing information about the CSL Legislative Committee Meetings. Do not hesitate to call or email Colorado Senior Lobby with questions.
CSL Main Phone: 303-832-4535
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