Mark Ferrandino
Mark Ferrandino is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2007 to 2015. He served as State Speaker of the House from 2013 to 2014. Ferrandino did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Ferrandino's professional experience includes working as a Senior Budget Analyst with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing, as a Program Analyst with the US Department of Justice, as a Policy Analyst with the White House Office of Management and Budget and serving as Treasurer of the Colorado Democratic Party from 2005-2007.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ferrandino served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Executive, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ferrandino served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Budget |
| • Legislative Council |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ferrandino served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Budget |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Ferrandino's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1107 - HOA Limits On Energy Efficiency Measures
- HB 09-1199 - Healthy Forests Vibrant Communities Act
- HB 09-1299 - National Popular Vote Agreement
- SB 11-025 - Transparency for private contracts entered into with the state [2]
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political courage tests
Ferrandino 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 he said:
"I will continue to work to protect consumer from predatory lending by re-introducing legislation that will limit the interest rate on payday loans to 45% down from the current rate of 521%. In addition, I will work to solve the fiscal problems in our state's constitution that limit our ability to invest in our state's future."[3]
Elections
2012
Ferrandino won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 2. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated TJ Tyrrell (R) and Desiree Maikranz (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Mark Ferrandino Incumbent |
70.3% | 30,417 | |
| Republican | TJ Tyrrell | 24.1% | 10,444 | |
| Libertarian | Desiree A. Maikranz | 5.5% | 2,398 | |
| Total Votes | 43,259 | |||
2010
Ferrandino ran for re-election to the 2nd District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Ferrandino defeated Doc Miller (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 2 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Ferrandino (D)
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9,360 | |||
| Doc Miller (R) | 2,673 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ferrandino won re-election to the 2nd District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Thomas C. Miller (R).[5]
Ferrandino raised $45,426 for his campaign, while Miller raised $3,087.[6]
| Colorado State House, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Ferrandino (D)
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13,506 | |||
| Thomas C. Miller (R) | 3,424 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 2
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Mark Ferrandino's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Mark Ferrandino on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Proposal underscores the ‘public’ in public records," February 10, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by - |
Colorado House District 2 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Alec Garnett (D) |
