The State House of Representatives is made up of 65 members who are elected by voters in their district for a two-year term. They are limited to serving four consecutive terms in office, but after a two-year break, they are eligible to run again. Every two years, all 65 seats are open for election. The legislative branch of the Colorado state government is composed of the State House and the State Senate. Their legislative authority and responsibilities include passing bills related to public policy matters, approving state budget spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold gubernatorial vetoes. Scroll for Spanish Translation. La Cámara de Representantes del Estado está compuesta por 65 miembros que son elegidos por los votantes de su distrito para un mandato de dos años. Están limitados a servir cuatro períodos consecutivos en el cargo, pero después de una pausa de dos años, son elegibles para postularse nuevamente. Cada dos años se convocan elecciones para los 65 escaños. El poder legislativo del gobierno del estado de Colorado está compuesto por la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado. Su autoridad y responsabilidades legislativas incluyen la aprobación de proyectos de ley relacionados con asuntos de política pública, la aprobación del gasto del presupuesto estatal, la subida y bajada de impuestos y la votación para mantener los vetos del gobernador.
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Submitted Biography
Amy Paschal is a software engineer, data analyst, project manager and political organizer. She is mom to two adult children, dog mom to two golden doodles, and wife of 32 years to her best friend, Mike. Amy grew up in St. Paul, MN and has lived in the Colorado Springs area for 19 years. Amy has a BA and MS in computer science and has worked in the software industry for 17 years. She has also worked in the political sector as an election judge, a canvass board member, and in voter protection. Amy has also been an avid volunteer with the Democratic Party for the last 8 years.
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In speaking with voters in my district, I have found their issues of top concern are:
1. Affordability (housing, education, healthcare, daily goods)
2. Homelessness and associated crime
3. Infrastructure including roads and public transportation
4. The threat of wildfire
My district (and much of Colorado) has a critical shortage of housing affordably by working class folks, putting a strain on many household budgets. I plan to champion legislation aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing.
I believe addressing this issue will require state and local governments working together taking a multi-faceted approach including tort reform concerning building defects, streamlining administrative paperwork, corporate single family home rental reform and development incentives.
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Firstly, let me say that we, in the United States, need comprehensive immigration reform at the federal level that will give us humane laws we can actually enforce and yet allow us to continue to be a welcoming nation. Locally, many are understandably concerned about the economic impact a massive influx of migrants would cause without the services to support them, such as what has happened in Denver over the last few years.
I believe the state government should help support municipalities overwhelmed with immigrants and work with the federal government to obtain funding for their support. I don’t believe the state or municipal governments should be in the business of targeting illegal immigrants for deportation.
I’m proud Colorado is reaching toward ambitious clean air and energy goals with the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap and the Road to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040. However, I recognize that such change will impact people’s lives and livelihoods.
I plan to champion bringing these energy goals to fruition while also keeping energy prices affordable for the end consumer, maintaining energy grid reliability, and ensuring a just transition by supporting economic diversification for oil-product-dependent communities and job retraining for oil and gas workers.
I believe reproductive decisions should be made by the woman with the family members of her choosing in consultation with their doctor and any spiritual guidance they seek.
Abortion, contraception and IVF must remain legal, safe and widely accessible.
Every eligible Coloradan has the right to vote, and to know that their vote is counted in an accessible, fair, secure, and accurate election. While no election system is perfect, Colorado has one of the best election systems in the county.
When having conversations about improvements to our election system, it's important that we have honest conversations rooted in facts rather than conspiracy theories.
I’m confident in the fairness and accuracy of our election system and will gracefully accept the results of this election.
