Colorado Women's Bar Association

PUBLIC POLICY/LEGISLATIVE ACTION

The Public Policy Committee works to promote and protect the interests of women generally. The committee monitors national, state, and local legislation; case law; administrative and constitutional developments; and the print, online and broadcast media as they affect the legal profession, the judiciary, and the interests of women and families. It coordinates with the CWBA's lobbyists; makes recommendations to the CWBA Board of Directors regarding whether the CWBA should support or oppose legislation; and organizes an advocacy network of CWBA members who contact legislators, write letters, testify before legislative committees, and draft legislation. The committee also coordinates the amicus activities of the CWBA.

2021 COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The First Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly convened on January 13, 2021 then briefly gaveled out and resumed on February 16, 2021. It adjourned on June 8, 2021. The Second Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly will convene on January 12, 2022.

GET INVOLVED IN OUR PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

During the legislative session, the committee typically meets the second Monday of each month at Noon at the offices of Aponte & Busam in Denver. Check our Events Calendar for the next meeting details and to RSVP. If you'd like to get involved or learn more about the work of this committee, contact Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Meagan Moodie at (303) 317-3239 and Alison Connaughty

Follow our legislative priorities and bills of interest to the CWBA here with our bill matrix which provides live updates throughout the session.

We have formed issue-based subcommittees around some of the most common policy areas we typically address and the general work undertaken by the committee. If you are interested in actively working on one or more of the following issues or committees, please sign up here or email the co-chairs (above) and we will get you added:

Family Law Issues
Women's Health
Criminal Justice Reform
Equal Pay Act Legislation
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Environmental Law Issues
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Events (Fall Fundraiser, Legislators Appreciation Breakfast, Ballot Training, etc.)
Amicus Subcommittee

Thanks for your work and interest!

READ OUR 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION - GENERAL OVERVIEW REPORT

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