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From the Aurora Sentinel: Other Voices: Legislative Wrap-up Despite the challenges we faced in the legislature during these tough times, we succeeded in what we set out to do at the beginning of the session: expanding the circle of opportunity for all Coloradans. As promised, we focused on saving and creating good jobs, providing support for struggling families, and creating a world-class education system. And even with a tight budget, the legislature was able to do more with less. For more of this story, click HERE.
Rep Ryden tells a gathering at Lincoln Park, "I think that this law will give people that extra incentive to buckle up." Statistics show that 56% of all traffic fatalities are associated with those not wearing their seat belts. It is estimated that this costs the state more than $90 million dollars per year in economic productivity.
SB09-296, sponsored by Senator Betty Boyd and Representative Su Ryden, is a measure that would make not wearing a safety belt a primary offense, thereby requiring standard enforcement of safety belt laws in conjunction with all other traffic laws. Rep. Su Ryden Announces New Fund to Help Recently-Orphaned Girls from Aurora (DENVER) — Colorado lawmaker Su Ryden (D-Aurora) today announced a fund to benefit two little girls who were recently orphaned during a murder-suicide.
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