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

Sun May 5 19:13:24 UTC 2024

Greetings all -

Thanks to the work we did last week and the work of our priary sponsor Sen.
jessie Danielson, SB24-153 made it out of the Senate and on to the Colorado
House. Yesterday, Kevan, Curtis and i testified before th House State,
Civic Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee with our House sponsors,
Rep. David Ortiz and Rep. Stephanie Vigil We had a long wait to testify,
but it was worth the time. SB24-153, News Access for the Print disabled,
passed out of committee unanimously! We were the only witnesses on this
bill, co the strength and commitment of our organization was apparent.

With only days left, the legislature is working hard and fast to get their
work done. SB24-153 goes next to the House Appropriations Committee, It has
to pass there to go to the floor of the House. The committee met this
morning, but our bill wasn't on the agenda yet. So, that gives us a chance
to send emails or call to ask the committee members for their support.
Here's all you need to say:

Dear Representative:

I'm a member of the National Federation of the Blind. I'm writing to
respectfully ask for your "Yes" vote in Appropriations for SB24-153, which
will increase news access for blind and print disabled Coloradans.

Thank you!

# # #

Here's the list for the House Appropriations Committee:

Representative Emily Sirota
Chair
emily.sirota.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2910

Representative Shannon Bird, Vice Chair
shannon.bird.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2843

Representative Judy Amabile
judy.amabile.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2578

Representative  Andrew Boesenecker
andrew.boesenecker.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2917

Representative  Scott Bottoms
scott.bottoms.house at coleg.gov
303-866-5525

Representative Lisa Frizell
lisa.frizell.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2948

Representative Leslie Herod
leslie.herod.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2959

Representative Iman Jodeh
Iman.Jodeh.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2919

Representative Stephanie Luck
stephanie.luck.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2905

Representative Rick Taggart
rick.taggart.house at coleg.gov
303-866-3068

Representative Elizabeth Velasco
elizabeth.velasco.house at coleg.gov
303-866-2949

On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 9:18 AM kevan nfbco.org via Colorado-Talk <
colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Great news Curtis. Don’t know if we will get everything passed but we are
> going to get close thanks to you, Dan, and Jess.
>
>
>
> *From:* Curtis Chong <chong.curtis at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:32 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
>
>
>
> Passed out of Appropriations. Now on to the full Senate.
>
>
> On May 1, 2024, at 12:10 PM, kevan nfbco.org via Colorado-Talk <
> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> 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
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