2024 Legislative Conference

I. Welcome
Champion Democracy!
Irene Tynes, President, LWVCO Board of Directors
II. Combatting Disinformation
The Professionalism of Colorado’s Election Officials
Matt Crane, Executive Director, Colorado County Clerks Association
Risk limiting audits: a Crucial Part of Evidence-Based Elections
Neal McBurnett, member, SOS Election Task Force
Resources to Recognize Mis/Disinformation
Linda Hutchinson, Chair, LWVCO News Access & Literacy Task Force
III. Reproductive Health in Colorado
Codifying Abortion Rights: What’s Needed & How to Get Involved - and What NOT to Believe about Abortion
Karen Middleton, Executive Director, Cobalt
IV. Colorado’s Housing Crisis
Prop. HH, SB23-213, the Special Session, & the Future
Sen. Tony Exum
BREAK (11:45 - 12:00)
V. Gun Violence Prevention
What’s on the Horizon for Gun Laws?
Eileen McCarron & Anne McGihon, Colorado Ceasefire
VI. Voting in Jail
Vote With Conviction
Kyle Giddings, Civic Engagement Coordinator, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition
VII. Upcoming Legislative Session & Priorities
What to Expect as a LWVCO Stakeholder - Calls to Action
Kathy Wilson & Maud Naroll, LWVCO Co-Directors of Action & Advocacy
Andrea Wilkins, LWVCO Legislative Liaison
VIII. Adjourn
Irene Tynes