Legislative Committee

Charge

The Legislative Committee reviews policy issues that deserve the attention of legislators and other officials, and develops a set of legislative priorities for the Chapter on an annual basis. Depending on the issues and opportunities at hand, members may provide testimony to legislative committees, help to draft proposed legislation, or monitor current bills and outcomes for the chapter.

During the legislative season (January to May) the Committee meets the first and third Wednesdays from Noon - 1:30 at our lobbyist office at 1410 Grant Street, Suite B104 (there is also a virtual option for participation). Please contact  admin.naswco@socialworkers.org directly for more information.

Another way to be involved is to join the Legislative Listserve. Email the Chapter Office directly to have your name added and receive minutes from committee meetings and updates on state legislative issues.

If you would like more information about the Legislative Committee, please click here for the Orientation Page.

Committee Chair: Sarah Lincoln

email Sarah

Legislative and Advocacy Links

Listen to Legislative Hearings and Floor Discussion Online
Check daily schedule for location

A Road Map: How a Bill Becomes Colorado Law

Links to this and more information can be found on the Colorado Legislature’s Web site

NASW Colorado Legislative Listserv
Info on what it is and how to sign up

NASW National Advocacy Web site

Lobbying Tips

Colorado General Assembly
Track current bills; listen to live hearings at the Colorado State Capitol; review daily calendar of House, Senate and committee hearings; find information on members of the General Assembly

State of Colorado
Links to various state offices; general information on living in Colorado

Colorado Secretary of State – Elections Center
Register to vote; find information on voting and elections in Colorado

Project Vote Smart 
Find out who your Senator and Representative is in the Colorado General Assembly and the U.S. Congress; look up voting records.

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Senate

Advocacy in Colorado
Browse topics for current advocacy efforts by other Colorado organizations

Children
Colorado Children’s Campaign

Health Care
Colorado Community Health Network
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative

Mental Health
Mental Health Association of Colorado

Education
Colorado Small Schools Initiative
Metro Organizations for People

Housing
Housing Justice!

Other Legislative Links
Urban Institute
A national nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization.