Testifying at the Colorado Capitol: Citizen Advocacy Workshop & Potluck

Testifying at the Colorado Capitol: Citizen Advocacy Workshop

Hosted by Ashley from Psyched 4

In this Citizen Advocacy Workshop, you will gain the skills needed to be an effective advocate and maximize your impact when providing public testimony at bill hearings in the Colorado General Assembly.

We will cover:

• A review of the current legislative situation in Colorado, including updates on Senate Bill 24-158
• How to be an effective citizen advocate
• Best practices for online advocacy
• How to participate in the legislative process by submitting testimony at a bill hearing

Don't miss this opportunity to amplify your voice and influence policy decisions on the matters you care about most. Join us and get equipped to participate directly in the legislative process.

Summary

WHO: Your voice matters - testify before the Colorado legislature and drive real change in the laws that shape our state.

WHAT can you do?

• Stay Informed. Track legislation on the Colorado General Assembly Website.
• Voice your concerns by contacting your legislators. Find Your Legislators at leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
• Engage on social media! Join the conversation on X. Tweet @YourLegislator #CoPolitics #CoLeg #Colorado
• Submit testimony at a committee hearing for a bill in-person, virtually, or in writing.

WHEN? WHERE?

• Track the schedule on the Colorado General Assembly Website.
• Track live calendar for updates.

Testify in person at the Colorado Capitol building in Denver (200 Colfax). You can also testify via Zoom or by submitting written testimony.

Senate Bill 24-158 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Education Committee on 05/01/2024 Upon Adjournment (approximately 10:00 am) in Room HCR 0107.

★ Register to testify in-person, virtually, or in writing at

https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/signIn.xsp

HOW do you prepare to testify?

• Keep it short (2 mins) and make a connection with your story and voice.
• What does testifying at a committee meeting look like? Watch a committee meeting and testimony on the Colorado Channel.
• Review the legislative guide, with a script to help guide you.
• Use this Testimony Drafting Template for guidance

More Resources

Psyched 4’s Guide to Stopping 158 - Learn about the bill and take action

Bill’s broad definitions potentially harm LGBTQ+ youth | OPINION — Colorado Politics

Juvenile social media bill misguided, infringes cannabis biz rights | OPINION — Colorado Politics

Colorado bill would ban users from talking about marijuana and Medic*tion, compromise law enforcement investigations, and stop people from knowing when they’re being investigated — R-Street

This bill (SB24-158) regarding social media and drugs, including legal psychedelics, infringes on both the First and Fourth Amendment. — High Times

Event Venue

Plant Magic Cafe, 925 East 17th Avenue, Denver, United States