Here we go folks! Reading HB23-1100 on the floor @lorenaforsenate@NaquettaR intro the bill on the floor this morning
YES on HB23-1100 - it is not a state value to make profit off of immigrants that happen to be brought to a prison because of IGSA contract #copolitics
Alright folks! We heard two racist remarks already!
Rep. Holtorf is pleading that we consider Teller county - where they are making .01% off keeping immigrants in prison who are awaiting immigration cases
Other then Teller County just wanting to make $ off the back of immigrants in a IGSA contractual hosting facility - which has been an avenue to shipping immigrants farther from where they are in the first place
YES on HB23-1100 - END these harmful contracts now #copolitcs
THIS HAS nothing to with crimes outside of civil or awaiting a immigration case
Because we just heard Rep. Armagost just said not factual things about what this bill is about which was racist ✨ shot for those of us playing ✨ #copolitcs
@repgabeevans is now discussing the type of detention facilities & trying to offer rhetoric that subtly says that immigrants are criminals - which is ✨worth a 'that was racist' shot✨
This is #harmful#racist rhetoric @RepRyanArmagost tried to 2nd a amendment that is trying to perpetuate the lie that immigrants are criminals while the bill already addresses what they were originally concerned about
😑cutting teller county out (which is the current considered amendment) is keeping families together & providing humanity for #Immigrants
no it’s not
It’s taking immigrants farther from where they were. Prison isn’t humane #copolitcs
Rep. Stephanie Luck tries to make the point that immigrants will be detained forever in this country and we don’t have control over that so why not keep them in prison?
Thank you @NaquettaR for reminding us how harmful that racist amendment was
Check out who supported it (those sitting down think immigrants are criminals & those standing believe they are humans) #copolitcs
@repgabeevans is now trying to sale an amendment with the messaging 'is immigration sustainable here'
We are all plastered from the 'that was racist' shots by now
far reaching white nationalist rhetoric: mentioned 911, mentioned terrorists, calls us unsafe #copolitics
This isn't just @GOP rhetoric - it is white nationalist language & talking points from @RepRyanArmagost - "we need to keep our communities safe"
Mind you, 1100 is keeping ppl out of prison that have no sentence and conviction or business being there.
HB231100 is keeping us safe
Opp - we count another BIG lie:
🤬 "immigrants are taking our money"
Rep. Holtrof is making far reaching comments about how they won't get money from feds if we don't detain immigrants in prison (like Teller County Prison won't make $)
Pretty wild "we can't make $ off bodies"
That last harmful amendment FAILED
Rep. Luck (who wants to keep both pregnant ppl & immigrants detained in prisons) is now asking for an amendment to cut out utility contracts with the IGSA contracts (we think this is just them being passive aggressive cause they are losing)
@repgabeevans is now discussing the American dream "but in passing legislation we have to look at the unintended consequences... there will be negative 2nd, 3rd effects"
BIG LIES:
"this bill sends ppl away from their families"
"this bill will harm vulnerable folks" #copolitics
HOUSE BILL 1100 - passes amended! Congrats #advocates
Correctional facilities are not mandated to track or report pregnancy-related data & most facilities do not have any routine process for collecting such information - another reason why we are saying YES on HB23-1187 #copolitics#leadership#reproductivehealth
We are in Senate Judiciary for SB067 - Participant Facilitated Recidivism Reduction Program - tune into listen to a #bill that started with a conversation between @ColemanforCO & men who are serving time at Sterling Prison
@SenBobGardner is asking about the bill & whether there are competitors for the pilot project that ultimately SB23-067 would create - a study & program enhancement to reduce #recidivism
@ColemanforCO responds with "this will allow the program to be scaled across the facility, and creates opportunities to scale across the department." #copolitics Coleman has been a champion for Criminal justice reform #leadership
Passing the Equal Pay in 2019 made CO’s economy and communities stronger. It's time to advance pay equity by further protecting our full-time, part-time and remote workers!
We are here at - House #judiciary committee hearing HB23-1133 - Phone Calls for People in Custody #copolitics gets the chance to vote for free phone calls for people in custody
We know this bill will
🔥Support Family Connection
🔥Reduce recidivism
🔥Ensure Healthy Communities
We had our first panel with @WorthRises & second chance & had awesome questions from @mjweissman & @RepEpps she asked how #data is looking in places this bill has passed
Rep. Epps asks - "in the work of decoupling humans and cages - we are just changing who is paying the bill?"
We heard a bomb 💣 panel from us 💅🏼 second chance center & Clayton Early Learning & parents & @WorthRises to launch into HB23-1133! #copolitcs
Here at #FairWorkweek hearing with sponsors starting us off strong - @SerenaForCO explains that single parents & working parents are left with a CPS call when they don't have predictable work schedules to pick their kids up
@SerenaForCO reminds us corporate lobbyists are out numbering us.
@EmilyForCO "We are here today to address unpredictable hours... which means unpredictable pay... 1/3rd of workers in Colorado who are in the most impacted sectors - couldn't cover an emergency" #copolitics
"we continue to create communities where workers can thrive... studies show that fair scheduling builds trust for employees and employers" #copolitics
"workers who have a say in their schedule are more productive" says @EmilyForCO
Opening is Pam Reséndiz, director of CO Jobs with Justice.
"We work hard and we deserve to know when we’re going to work and how much we’re going to make." #HB1118#COLeg#COPolitics
Next is Britany Lopez, a student from MSU Denver. Talks about how hard it is to work to juggle classes and unpredictable scheduling while also needing to help her family. #HB1118#COLeg#COPolitics