Legislative Update 3-2011

From the webpage of Joe Miklosi, District 9 State Representative

Empowering Coloradoans

Lower Cost Health Care Act:  Creates opportunities for small businesses and individuals to obtain affordable health coverage.

Small Business Investment Act:  Creates opportunities for small businesses to expand, develop and thrive in Colorado.

Local Jobs Act:  Creates opportunities for local businesses to hire Colorado workers.

Better Schools Act:  Creates opportunities for turnaround schools to improve their services to kids, parents and communities.

Local Foods to Local Markets Act:  Creates opportunities for local agricultural producers to access local markets.

Public Benefit Corporation Act:  Creates opportunities for corporate entities to serve charitable purposes.

Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (Colorado ASSET):  Creates opportunities for all students who graduate from Colorado high schools to attend college at an affordable rate.

Smart Grid Act:  Creates opportunities for updates and technological advancements in Colorado’s power distribution grid.

The Long Bill:  Balances state budget.

Protecting Coloradoans

Prioritize Education First Act:  Protects funding for education.

Homebuyer Fee Reduction Act:  Protects homebuyers from paying private transfer fees on home purchases.

Less Energy Lower Bills Act:  Protects the environment by decreasing energy use and protects consumers by lowering utility bills.

Healthy Kids Act:  Protects children by keeping them on health insurance policies through creating a fair market place.

Taxpayer Empowerment Act:  Protects the public from fraud, waste and abuse in state contracts with private venders.

Homeless Protection Act:  Protects homeless people by adding them to the Colorado hate crimes law.

Defendant Accountability Act:  Protects public safety and holds defendants accountable by ensuring they attend court hearings.

Keeping Children Safe Act:  Protects children by adding Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Educators to mandatory child abuse reporting laws.

Civil Unions Act:  Protects the rights and responsibilities of all Coloradans by treating them equally in committed relationships.

Roofers Accountability Act:  Protects homeowners from fly-by-night roofing contractors. 

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Never forget - together - we can make a difference!  

Sincerely,

Joe Miklosi?Your State Representative, District 9, southeast Denver?Cell:  720-628-8530