Responses from CO Legislators Thread

[asmo]

I sent a very nice letter to Senator Tochtrop about how all the testimony yesterday was filled with emotion but no logic, and that the voting along party lines was saddening to see.

10 minutes later I got this response:

I'm opposed to the majority of these bills. I agree with your assessment of the situation.
Lois

I know she had already come out against some of the bills - but in my email I asked her to be the voice of reason and try to help the others in her party to understand the issues with the bills.

[Epyon]

I sent a very nice letter to Senator Tochtrop about how all the testimony yesterday was filled with emotion but no logic, and that the voting along party lines was saddening to see.

10 minutes later I got this response:



I know she had already come out against some of the bills - but in my email I asked her to be the voice of reason and try to help the others in her party to understand the issues with the bills.

I'm glad to know Tochtrop disagrees with many of the bills, as for her bill requiring CCW training to not be online. I find that to be reasonable because hands on is better anyway, I personally don't know of other states that even have an online CCW program.

[Epyon]

Tried to email Schwartz but it kept getting bounced back, so I left a message on her website comments section.

[asmo]

Just posted this on Giron's facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SenGiron

Your constituents didn't tell you to expand the number of people on the allowed list to include first cousins- we told you to vote NO on the bills. Senator - we have watched your Facebook account and your twitter feed. We know that you have received thousands of emails, phone calls and letters from your constituents urging you to vote no on these bills -- and you ignored us, choosing to gain favor with your political party rather than represent the people that elected you. You have ignored the citizens of Pueblo. We will remember this come election time.

Lets see how long it takes to be reported to the police, DHS and the TSA.

[Fmedges]

I like how they said that the don't understand why people are so angry with them. Really?

[The Rat]

From Gail Schwartz (a D)

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to my office with your
perspective around
gun safety and/or firearms-related legislation. Your viewpoint is
critical in strengthening our democratic process and in helping me to
best represent our district.

In the wake of the recent high profile gun violence that has occurred
in Colorado and nationally, it is clear that we are engaged in a
public conversation about gun safety, violence, mental health, and
school security. Out of this conversation, has come a number of pieces
of legislation. I continue to gather my district’s important feedback.
I will also carefully evaluate the merit and impact of any new
legislation on my constituents.

I am dedicated to protecting Second Amendment rights of our
law-abiding citizens while keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous
people. A comprehensive approach is critical to dealing with factors
that could contribute to violence, such as mental illness. I have a
history of protecting Second Amendment rights in my time as a
legislator even in opposition to the rest of my caucus.

I am aware that many individuals are contacting me to ask how I will
vote on current firearms-related legislation. However, I have not yet
taken a position on each bill which makes your input especially
valuable. It is most helpful to me if you make specific comments on
each piece of legislation. I have included a list of bills below.
Please continue to follow the legislation introduced this session on
the general assembly’s website. I value your opinion and will always
consider the input of my district before casting my vote in the
Colorado State Senate.

HB13-1224 - Prohibiting Large-capacity Ammunition Magazines
HB13-1226 - No Concealed Carry at Colleges
HB13-1228 - Payment for Background Checks for Gun Transfers
HB13-1229 - Background Checks for Gun Transfers
SB13-195 - No Online Training for Concealed Handgun Permits
SB13-196 - Assault Weapon Responsibility Act
SB13-197 - No Firearms for Domestic Violence Offenders

Sincerely,
Senator Gail Schwartz


From the office of:
Gail Schwartz, Colorado State Senator
Senate District 5
office: 303-866-4871
State Capitol Building, Room 332
Denver, CO 80203

fax: 303-866-4543
www.gailschwartz.org

[mikedubs]

Received 30 min after thanking all 15 Rs. Too bad I live in district 28 (or District 9, as it were).

Mr. XXXXXXX, thank you for your encouraging email. Colorado lost part of its soul today.
Respectfully, David

Senator David Balmer
Colorado State Capitol
Republican, Arapahoe County
www.davidbalmer.com
BE AS GOOD AS YOUR DOG