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Irene Aguilar
| Irene Aguilar | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | January, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Issues
Jerry's kids bill
Jeanne Nicholson sponsored a bill in the 2011 session to give right of way throughout Colorado to police officers and firefighters who approach passing motorists for Jerry's Kids on Labor Day weekend.
Senate bill 270, approved by the Senate Local Government Committee, clarifies when and where public-safety personnel, such as firefighters, can solicit funds from motorists. Local governments would be required to approve permit applications submitted by firefighters to do their fundraising on roadways.
Nicholson contends her bill is really about public safety.
“As long as we can say when and where—this bill protects firefighters and others by law,” said Nicholson. “Because they are professionals, they are aware of the public-safety of the situation.”
The measure overrules local laws and authority in this matter.
Sen. Ellen Roberts said passage of the proposed measure would “open a Pandora’s Box.” Sen. Irene Aguilar, who is also concerned, said she would support SB270 for the time being but would seek additional input.
“I am voting yes because I came in here today saying I would but will need to talk more with (legislative staff),” said Aguilar.
Sen. Bill Cadman opposed the bill and said the measure raised a question of local control—and a constitutional one.
“(SB-270) is a total usurpation of local control. It tries to carve out an exemption from local laws, for a specific group, raising serious constitutional issues,” said Cadman. “It’s a good public service but bad public policy…the ends don’t justify the means.”[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Aguilar served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Aguilar served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Labor and Technology, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Aguilar won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 32. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated Roger Logan (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3][4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 32, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Irene Aguilar Incumbent |
70.1% | 47,995 | |
| Republican | Roger D. Logan | 29.9% | 20,505 | |
| Total Votes | 68,500 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Aguilar is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Aguilar raised a total of $79,232 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[5]
| Irene Aguilar's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 32 |  |
$79,232 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $79,232 | |||
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Irene + Aguilar + Colorado + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Irene Aguilar News Feed
- Medicaid expansion signed into Colorado law - Summit Daily News
- Expanded Medicaid could have $4 billion in impact - The Colorado Statesman
- Bill to revamp Colorado mental health crisis response moves forward - Denver Post
- Fate of oil bills rests with Guv - The Colorado Statesman
- Despite outrage, health exchange wants additional $125 million - Health policy solutions
- Colorado auto dealers find support in Legislature - Denver Business Journal (blog)
- New law expands health care assistance to Coloradans - Denver iJournal
- Mother Nature has delivered... - The Colorado Statesman
- Durango Herald, on providing Medicaid - Journal-Advocate
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External links
- Irene Aguilar's personal website
- Colorado State Senate - Rep. Irene Aguilar
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
References
- ↑ denverpost.com Senate District 32 up for grabs, November 30, 2010
- ↑ "A bill for Jerry’s kids—and fundraising firefighters," Colorado News Agency, May 3rd, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, Official Primary Election Results
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Aguilar, Irene" Accessed May 22, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Chris Romer |
Colorado State Senate District 32 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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