[Colorado-Talk] Call to Action for SB24-153, News Access for Coloradans who are Blind or Print-Disabled

[Dan Burke]

Good morning-

This bill is set to be on the Senate floor again this morning. I also was
remiss yesterday in that i didn't recognize the work on behalf of the bill
by Senator jessie Danielson. While you were all calling and emailing the
Appropriations Committee on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jessie was reaching out
herself to members to garner the votes needed to pass. That's what it
takes, and our response made her job easier, but we couldn't do it
withouther, either!



On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 5:55 PM Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all -
>
> Thank you all for your efforts. This is collective action at work!
> SB24-153 not only passed out of the Senate Appropriations committee this
> morning, but it made it to the Senate floor for the 2nd reading. The 3rd
> reading is yet to come, and that is the final vote before the bill is then
> transmitted to the House.
>
> Once introduced in the House (1st reading), it will go to its first
> committee before it gets to the House Appropriations Committee. It has to
> make it through both of these committees before it gets to the House floor
> for the final vote.
>
> And this all has to happen bby the end of the day on May 8. We've already
> sent out a letter to the 65 members of the House reminding them that this
> was one of the bills we asked them to support way back on February 12 when
> we all tromped across the Capitol with our legislative memorandum. But of
> course, we will also ask you to contact committee members assoon as we have
> that. So, stand by!
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 4:39 PM Maryann Migliorelli via Colorado-Talk <
> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> I called them all and left messages speaking about both bills while I was
>> on the way to the RTD board meeting yesterday.
>>
>> It was a great use of time in the car.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Jo
>> Elizabeth Pinto via Colorado-Talk
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:43 PM
>> *To:* NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> *Cc:* Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Colorado-Talk] Call to Action for SB24-153, News Access
>> for Coloradans who are Blind or Print-Disabled
>>
>>
>>
>> I wrote to all of them yesterday afternoon.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>
>>
>>
>> Please visit my author Website:
>>
>> https://www.brightsideauthor.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *kevan
>> nfbco.org via Colorado-Talk
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:09 PM
>> *To:* NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> *Cc:* kevan nfbco.org <kevan at nfbco.org>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Colorado-Talk] Call to Action for SB24-153, News Access
>> for Coloradans who are Blind or Print-Disabled
>>
>>
>>
>> Done! Called them all. Talked briefly to Gardner late yesterday
>> afternoon. How do we stand?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> At your service,
>>
>> Kevan Worley
>>
>> 303-929-2369
>>
>> Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every
>> day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>>
>> Colorado Center for the Blind believes when you believe in yourself and
>> experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold
>> you back from pursuing your dreams.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Jessica
>> Beecham via Colorado-Talk
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:37 AM
>> *To:* NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> *Cc:* Jessica Beecham <jbbeecham at gmail.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Colorado-Talk] Call to Action for SB24-153, News Access
>> for Coloradans who are Blind or Print-Disabled
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello Everyone!
>>
>>
>>
>> This is fantastic! In addition, I wanted to provide some phone numbers
>> that we can all ring today as well. You can share the same message thata
>> SB24-153 needs their urgent attention. Feel free to share the positive
>> impact that NFB-NEWSLINE has on your life.
>>
>>
>>
>> If we are going to successfully pull down these funds, our efforts are
>> CRITICAL!!!!!!!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> Senators
>>
>> Jeff Bridges - 303-866-4846
>>
>> Rachel Zinzinger - 303-866-4340
>>
>> James Coleman - 303-866-4864
>>
>> Jessie Danielson - 303-866-4856
>>
>> Bob Gardner - 303-866-4880
>>
>> Julie Gonzales - 303-866-4862
>>
>> Chris Hansen - 303-866-4861
>>
>> Barbara Kirkmeyer - 303-866-4876
>>
>> Larry Liston - 303-866-2737
>>
>> Kevin Priola - 303-866-4855
>>
>>
>>
>> Let's get to calling and emailing! We can do this!
>>
>>
>>
>> Best Wishes
>>
>>
>>
>> Jess
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 10:13 AM Peggy Chong via Colorado-Talk <
>> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Done.  I sent to all.
>>
>>
>>
>> Peggy Chong
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Curtis
>> Chong via Colorado-Talk
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:58 AM
>> *To:* 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> *Cc:* Curtis Chong <chong.curtis at gmail.com>
>> *Subject:* [Colorado-Talk] Call to Action for SB24-153, News Access for
>> Coloradans who are Blind or Print-Disabled
>> *Importance:* High
>>
>>
>>
>> Greetings everyone:
>>
>>
>>
>> We learned just today that SB24-153, a bill that would provide $125,000
>> for the critical expansion of NFB-NEWSLINE® in Colorado was laid over by
>> the Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee. There is a little more than
>> one week left in the Colorado 2024 legislative session. It is vital for
>> this bill to be considered and passed out of Senate Appropriations if it
>> has any hope of succeeding this year.
>>
>>
>> What Can You Do?
>>
>>
>>
>> At the very least, you can send emails to the Chair and Vice Chair of the
>> Senate Appropriations Committee telling them that you believe expansion of
>> NFB-NEWSLINE® in Colorado is vital for blind or print-disabled Coloradans
>> who do not know about this important program of information dissemination.
>>
>>
>>
>> The Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee is Senator Jeff Bridges.
>> Senator Bridges' email is jeff.bridges.senate at coleg.gov.
>>
>>
>>
>> The vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee is Senator Rachel
>> Zenzinger, and her email is senatorrachelz at gmail.com.
>>
>>
>>
>> For your convenience, I am including below my signature a copy of the
>> email we just sent to all members of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
>> Also, for your convenience, I am providing a list of the members along with
>> their email addresses should you find that you can send emails to the
>> committee as a whole. Here is the list.
>>
>>
>>
>> 'Senator Jeff Bridges, Chair' jeff.bridges.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>> 'Senator Rachel Zenzinger, Vice Chair' senatorrachelz at gmail.com
>>
>> Senator James Coleman james.coleman.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>> Senator Bob Gardner bob.gardner.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>> Senator Julie Gonzales julie.gonzales.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>> Senator Chris Hansen chris.hansen.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>> Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer barbara.kirkmeyer.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>> Senator Larry Liston larry.liston.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>> Senator Kevin Priola kevin.priola.senate at coleg.gov
>>
>>
>>
>> Please do what you can as soon as you can. The General Assembly adjourns
>> on Wednesday, May 8.
>>
>>
>>
>> See below for a copy of the email we sent to the Senate Appropriations
>> Committee.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cordially,
>>
>>
>>
>> Curtis Chong
>>
>>
>>
>> ____________________________________________________
>>
>>
>>
>> Date:               April 30, 2024
>>
>>
>>
>> TO:                  Members of the Colorado Senate Appropriations
>> Committee
>>
>>
>>
>> FROM:            Dan Burke and Curtis Chong
>> Legislative Co-Chairs
>> National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject:           SB24-153, News Access for Coloradans who are Blind or
>> Print-Disabled
>>
>>
>>
>> We learned just today that SB24-153, which was schedule to be heard by
>> the Senate Appropriations Committee, was laid over. The National Federation
>> of the Blind of Colorado is very concerned about this disappointing delay
>> in making funds available to expand an information dissemination program
>> for blind Coloradans which is vital to their participation in society as
>> informed members of the public. Time is short. We would ask the Senate
>> Appropriations Committee to move expeditiously on SB24-153.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your kind attention.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
> --
> Dan Burke
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Legislative Co-chair
>
> "Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"
>
> My Cell:  406.546.8546
>
>

-- 
Dan Burke

National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Legislative Co-chair

"Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"

My Cell:  406.546.8546
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