“I initially pitched the idea for HB 22-1407 to Governor Polis when I was an intern in his office last summer. In the time since, I’ve worked closely with State Representative Donald Valdez to move this bill through the legislative process, and I’m excited to see it cross the finish line,” said Ryan Gaghen, Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Donald Valdez.
"When we commit to creating good, union jobs that support workers, our families will be better off and so will our economy," said Hilary Glasgow, Executive Director of Colorado WINS. "When Coloradans have good jobs, they can pay their rent or mortgage, fill their refrigerators, and invest in the supplies their kids need to learn. When they don’t, entire communities suffer. This is a valuable opportunity for county workers to win what they need for their jobs and their families. We are so happy to see this bill pass into law.”
“I'm proud that our state is in the forefront of pollinator conservation. On behalf of the many pollinators in Colorado, including almost 4,000 species of native bees, 9 species of hummingbirds, 250 species of butterflies, and thousands of species of moths, beetles, and flies, thanks for passing this legislation. The information that will result from this action will be critical in understanding trends in their populations,” said Dr. David W. Inouye, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign.
“Colorado's beloved dark and starry night skies are truly a treasure. This bill will give a boost to Colorado's sparkling network of dark sky places, allowing visitors and residents to care for and enjoy the nighttime world. The IDA Colorado Chapter deeply appreciates Representative McCluskie, Senator Donovan, and Representative Catlin and their staff for sponsoring this bill, and we extended gratitude to Governor Polis for recognizing the importance of dark skies and protecting the night in Colorado,” said Aaron Watson, International Dark-Sky Association Colorado Chapter Chair.
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