Paying the Bills on Time
"Cash flow to a business is as essential as blood flow to the human body. Slow it down and survival is threatened; cut it off and “death” is guaranteed. Nearly every business in the construction industry has “hemorrhaged” from some form of “slow pay syndrome.” Although the obvious solution is for companies to pay their bills by the due dates specified on invoices; the nature of the construction industry, fraught with convoluted contracts and financing arrangements, complicates this seemingly simple process." Read More>
How To Testify Before a Legislative Committee
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Prompt Payment Reform failed on second reading in the Colorado House of Representatives on April 21, 2008.
The American Subcontractors Association (ASAC) and coalition partners are still
scratching their head in disbelief. The Colorado construction industry agreed after careful
and thoughtful discussion that legislation was necessary to maintain the vitality of the
construction industry and its role in Colorado’s economy. These exhaustive negotiations
culminated in HB-08 1306 (Concerning Payment of Amounts Due Under a Construction
Agreement) introduced by Representative Jim Riesberg. Read more>
June 2008 Legislator Communique - Republicans Missing Piece
“The legislative session is over. The voting has stopped, bills have passed both houses
and have made their way to the Governor’s desk; they have been acted upon and staff now
has the task of incorporating the new public policy into the statutes. Now is the time for
us to review the voting and hold legislators accountable for their legislative work. Did
they or did they not represent their constituents? Read more>
Colorado Legislators Activity
Those legislators setting public policy in the Colorado Legislature total 101 elected individuals. These elected legislators are 1 Governor, 35 Senators, and 65 Representatives.
In order for legislation to become Colorado law it must pass the assigned committee in each of the Senate and House of Representatives by a simple majority. Following passage out of committee, legislation then goes to the respective body of elected legislators, i.e., Senate or House of Representatives. It must pass by simple majority out of both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Once legislation is passed through both the Senate and House Committee and by both the full Senate and House of Representatives, the legislation then goes to the Governor for signature. The Governor may sign the legislation into law or veto the legislation.
Given the legislative process, in order for legislation to become Colorado law it must receive a majority of votes in the assigned Senate committee, usually 5 votes; House assigned committee, usually 6 votes; full senate 18 votes; full House 33 votes and the signature of the Governor.
Contact by individuals via telephone, email or personal contact strengthens the likelihood of passage of any proposed legislation. A contact by an individual most affected by the legislation being considered makes that individual the expert on the topic. The more contacts the louder the voice to Colorado elected officials. Sharing a personal experience helps the legislator to better understand the issue.
The Governor is elected by the registered voters of Colorado to a four year term and may serve only two consecutive terms. The job of the Governor is to s to make sure that the laws passed by the legislature are properly executed. The Governor names people to state boards and commissions and is responsible for overseeing many state institutions. The Governor also suggests changes to laws to the legislature.
The Colorado Senators are elected by the registered voter constituents in each of the 35 Colorado Senate Districts. Senators are elected to serve a four year term and may serve 2 consecutive terms.
The Colorado Representatives are elected by the registered voter constituents in each of the 65 Colorado House Districts. Representatives are elected to serve a two year term and may serve four consecutive two year terms.
Colorado Executive Branch
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CO-Portal/CXP/1178305859387
Colorado Senate Directory
http://www.leg.state.co.us/Clics/Clics2008A/csl.nsf/DirectorySen?openframeset
Colorado Senate Legislator Home Pages
http://www.leg.state.co.us/Clics/Clics2008A/directory.nsf/MIWeb?OpenForm&chamber=Senate
Colorado Map of Senate Districts
http://192.70.175.79/State/map.asp?state=CO&scope=&command=find&name=_self&cat=1&map=3
Colorado House of Representatives Directory
http://www.leg.state.co.us/Clics/Clics2007A/csl.nsf/DirectoryHou?openframeset
Colorado Representative Home Pages
http://www.leg.state.co.us/Clics/Clics2007A/directory.nsf/MIWeb?OpenForm&chamber=House
Colorado Map of House Districts
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