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4 MAY 25-JUNE 7, 2019 | DENVER CATHOLIC FREE ESTIMATES •INSURANCE CLAIMS •EXPERT REPAIR WORK •SEAMLESS ALUMINUM GUTTERS •LICENSED AND INSURED •SPECIAL SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS 2221 GRAY STREET, EDGEWATER, CO 80214 www.millsroofingcompany.com 303-232-0324 A Name You Can Trust & Afford For Over 40 Years Additions · Remodels · Full Builds Design Thru Build Residential & Commercial General Contractor PARISHIONER Matthew Alderman c. 720.217.1263 w. 303.495.2777 aldermanbuilders.com FREE CONSULTATION ON SITE 10% OFF All Services! when booked by June 30, 2019 gravestonecleaningservice.com Parishioner & Owner Derek Luna 303.518.5139 GRAVESTONE CLEANING & RESTORATION GRAVESTONE CLEANING & RESTORATION gravestonecleaningservice.com Colorado Catholic Conference notes several victories during 2019 Legislative Session BY DENVER CATHOLIC STAFF T he 2019 L e g i s l a - tive Ses- sion in Colorado ended earlier this month. There were hundreds of bills introduced and debated this year; some good, some bad and some fell somewhere in between. "I would like to thank everyone who made their voices heard this Session," said Jennifer Kraska, Executive Director of the Colorado Catholic Conference. "It is vitally important that your elected oª cials hear from you, regardless of party aª liation or whether you agree on issues or not; participation in the public square is something all people of good will should take seriously." It would be a lengthy process to describe every bill the Colorado Catholic Conference worked on during the Legislative Session; Kraska provided a brief summary of some of the legislation and the outcomes. HB 1032 COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SEXUALITY EDUCATION. PASSED ✔ "The CCC opposed this legislation. It underwent drastic changes during the legislative process. While not great, the fi nal version of the bill did make signifi cant changes by removing many sections that were problematic." HB 1051 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HUMAN TRAFFICKING-RELATED TRAINING. PASSED ✔ "The CCC supported this legislation. It allows for human traª cking prevention training to be established by the Department of Public Safety." HB 1123 INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR 529 ACCOUNT K-12 EXPENSES. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY ✘ "The CCC supported this legislation. It would have aligned Colorado law with federal law in allowing a tax-free distri- bution for K-12 private school tuition expenses." HB 1312 SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY ✘ "The CCC monitored this legislation. This bill would have modernized and updated immunization requirements for school entry to help improve vac- cination rates." SB 025 INFORMATION TO STUDENTS REGARDING SAFE HAVEN LAWS. PASSED ✔ "The CCC supported this legislation. This bill will help public schools provide information to students regarding laws that provide for the safe abandonment of newborn children." SB 069 NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. PASSED ✔ "The CCC supported this legislation. This bill gives nonpublic schools the authority to operate certain teacher development programs." SB 182 REPEAL THE DEATH PENALTY. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY ✘ "The CCC supported this legislation. This bill would have prospectively repealed the death penalty in Colorado." Colorado Catholic Conference notes several STAFF T sion in Colorado ended earlier this month. There were hundreds of bills introduced and debated this year; some good, some bad and some fell somewhere in between. "I would like to thank everyone who made their voices heard this Session," said Jennifer Kraska, Executive Director of the Colorado Catholic Conference. "It is vitally important that your elected oª cials hear from you, regardless of party aª liation or whether you agree on issues or not; participation in the public square is something all people of good will should take seriously." It would be a lengthy process to describe every bill the Colorado Catholic Conference worked on during the Legislative Session; Kraska provided a brief summary of some of the legislation and the outcomes. In-Depth Catholic school students visit the Denver Capitol to watch the Colorado Senate during voting and meet representatives. PHOTO BY ANDREW WRIGHT

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