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.
Members are encouraged to join our Legislative Committee meetings. 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.
Another way to be involved is to join our Legislative Committee Listserv and/or Advocacy Alerts.
Please contact our office at admin.naswco@socialworkers.org directly for more information or contact Committee Chair, Sarah Lincoln (pictured) - 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.