Zenzinger Bills to Honor Women Vets and Increase Government Accessibility Advance

DENVER - Senator Rachel Zenzinger made important strides today on three critical pieces of legislation. Two of her bipartisan bills passed out of the Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee, while one sailed through the Senate on consent calendar. 

SB20-178, Woman Veteran Disability License Plate, addresses the lapse in representation for those who are Disabled Women Veterans, where there are no regular or handicapped plates available. As of now, there are regular and handicapped plates for Veterans, Disabled Veterans, and Women Veterans. This bill passed the Senate on Thirds 32-3 and will now be sent to the House. 

“All of Colorado’s women veterans should be recognized for the sacrifices they have made for our country,” said Senator Zenzinger. “This bill gives them the visibility they deserve.”

HB20-1039, Transparent State Web Portal Search Results, establishes a task force to study and outline a plan for a centralized and mobile-optimized website for all agency rulemaking that is easily navigable and searchable for the average citizen and business owner. This bill aims to increase transparency and accessibility in government. 

HB20-1165, Interior Design Practice, removes confusing and contradictory language in the Architect's Practice Act governing the regulation of the interior design profession. Additionally, the bill updates the statutory language regarding education requirements for the profession.

"I'm proud to be working on these important bills to increase government transparency and streamline the law in industry professions," said Sen. Zenzinger. "With each new mile marker, we get one step closer to a state system that is efficient, equitable, and that works for everyone." 

HB20-1165 & HB20-1039 will now both head to the Senate floor for consideration.