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Joe Rice
Joe Rice is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 38 from 2007 to 2011.
He served as mayor of Glendale from 1996 to 2003 and on the Glendale City Council from 1994 to 1996.[1]
Biography
Rice's professional experience includes working as vice president of RIGOR Engineering Corporate Services and as a self-employed consultant. He served as a colonel in the United States Army Reserve.
Committee assignments
Issues
Rice provided answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his legislative priorities Rice replied:
- 1. "Continue to invest in the new energy economy and renewable energy sources that are good for the environment and good for the economy. Investments of the last few years have yielded an increase in jobs and economic activity."
- 2. "Reform tax system to ease burdens on business, particularly small businesses. Update tax code to a 21st century economy. Steps taken last year to reduce taxes have improved Colorado's business climate and overall economy (CNBC Rankings)."
- 3. "Reform the antiquated transportation funding system as described in the "State Taxes" section above."[2]
Sponsored legislation
Rice's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1001 - Income Tax Credit For CO Job Growth
- HB 09-1085 - Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Act
- HB 09-1358 - Create Healthcare System For Colorado
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [3]
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Rice ran for re-election to the 38th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Rice was defeated by Kathleen Conti (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 38 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kathleen Conti (R)
|
15,701 | |||
| Joe Rice (D) | 14,809 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rice won re-election to the 38th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Dave Kerber (R).[4]
Rice raised $151,908 for his campaign, while Kerber raised $56,315.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 38 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Rice (D)
|
20,357 | |||
| Dave Kerber (R) | 17,286 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Joe Rice's campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Teacher's Union Shaken, Allies Divided by Passage of Tenure Reform," May 12, 2010
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 House candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 38 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Kathleen Conti |
