stalking
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Bills tackling stalking, sex trafficking sail through Colorado House
Minority House Republicans, accustomed to seeing their signature legislation snuffed out, had no problem Monday persuading their Democratic colleagues to embrace efforts that will protect victims of felony stalking and increase sentences for child sex traffickers. House Bill 1150, sponsored by Rep. Clarice Navarro, R-Pueblo, passed the House of Representatives unanimously, and House Bill 1172, sponsored by Navarro…
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With pair of crime bills, Navarro notches major bipartisan support, extends 2017 streak
The Colorado House launched two crime bills to the Senate on Monday with overwhelming support, both bills sponsored by Pueblo Republican Rep. Clarice Navarro. The victories come on the heels of the broad support Navarro won earlier in the legislative session for a bill she sponsored to wave state income tax on Olympic winnings. All…
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Lawmakers work together to free stalking victims from rental agreements
Victims of stalking in Colorado will very likely soon be able to legally break their rental agreements – a proactive change in state law supported by sexual assault and victims’ rights groups and proposed in a bipartisan bill that is speeding its way through the Legislature. The state Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously…