The Legislative Process - Webcast
September 2017
The Legislative Process
Inside the Colorado Capitol
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the day, you will have a better handle on--
- The Colorado State Legislative Process
- The Keys to Legislative Drafting
- Lobbying: The Inside Track
- How to Track a Bill
- How a Bill Lives or Dies in the Legislature
- The Budget Process in the Colorado State Legislature
… from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable legislators, lobbyists and government leaders in Colorado!
Who Should Attend:
Private Practitioners
Attorneys Who Represent Businesses
In-House Counsel
Lobbyists
Government Employees and Officials
… anyone who wants to know the inside track on the state legislative process!
Program Description:
How a bill becomes a law can be a complex process, and often involves much more than meets the eye. Get the inside track from state legislators, government leaders, and lobbyists as they guide you through the process. Get an overview, then get the keys to legislative drafting and the secrets to successful lobbying. See an online demonstration of how to track a bill. Also hear from a Colorado state Democrat and Republican state legislator on “How My Bill Died and I Wasn’t Even There to Watch.” End your day by learning about the budget process in the Colorado state legislature.
If you practice law in Colorado, or are impacted by the Colorado legislature, this is an important Seminar for you to attend. REGISTER TODAY!
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am
Welcome and Introduction
9:10am
Overview of the Colorado State Legislative Process
Presented by Jeremy Schupbach, Director, Legislative Relations, Colorado Bar Association, Denver, CO, and Kurtis Morrison, Legislative Affairs Director, Colorado Governor Hickenlooper’s Office, Denver, CO
10:00am
Networking Break
10:10am
The Keys to Legislative Drafting
Presented by Christy Chase, Esq., Managing Senior Attorney and Team Leader, Office of Legislative Legal Services, Denver, CO, and Senator Bob Gardner (R) District 12, Colorado Springs, CO
11:10am
Lobbying: The Inside Track
Presented by Erin Goff, Esq., General Counsel, Axiom Strategies, Inc., Denver, CO, and Christopher Votoupal, Esq., Registered Colorado Lobbyist, Heizer | Paul LLP, Denver, CO
12:00pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:25pm
How to Track a Bill
Online Demonstration
Presented by Michelle McCarthy, Esq., Gantenbein Law Firm, Denver, CO
1:40pm
33, 18, and 1 or How My Bill Died and I Wasn't Even There to Watch
Presented by Senator Bob Gardner (R) District 12, Colorado Springs, CO, and Representative Pete Lee (D) House District 18, Manitou Springs, CO
2:30pm
Networking Break
2:45pm
The Budget Process in the Colorado State Legislature
Presented by John Ziegler, Staff Director, Joint Budget Committee Staff, Colorado General Assembly, Denver, CO, and Henry Sobanet, Director, Colorado Office of State Planning and Budgeting, Denver, CO
3:45pm
Adjourn
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $309.00 |
| DBA Member | $279.00 |
| CBA Business Law Section Member | $279.00 |
| CBA Member | $279.00 |
| CBA Section Member | $279.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $139.50 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 6.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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