How many days are in the Colorado Legislative Session?
120 Days
What Senate District does Sen. Coleman represent?
100 Bonus Points:
What House Districts make up Sen. Coleman's Senate District?
Senate District 33
Finish the quote;
John Bailey said in our class "the road to success is always.."
Under construction
What is the 'dinner analogy' Sen. Coleman has used in class?
“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.”
What is the main component of active listening?
Listen more than you speak.
In the Senate, who decides what bills are assigned to committees?
Senate President
True or False: The role of State Legislators is to implement policy?
False.
The role of a State Legislator is to help pass policy in hopes for it to be made into a law.
Bri Buentello said "Do not underestimate the power of..."
Storytelling.
You should meet with people you...
Disagree with.
As a Legislator; who is your authorizing environment?
Their constituents
True or False: There are more women elected officials in the CO General Assembly than men?
False.
What is the Gavel Rule?
Each Legislator has 5 bills that must be heard if introduced.
Who is the chair of the Colorado Democratic Party?
Shad Murib
What is the second most important day of the election?
The day after the elections
100 extra points; why?
As a leader, how do you maintain your integrity?
Keep your word, make informed decisions, be objective in governance
How do Legislators know what their constituents want?
What are Legislators doing during the interim?
What is Sen. Paul Lundeen's leadership role?
Senate Minority Leader
Finish the quote; "Disagree, but don't be..."
Disagreeable
Finish this quote; "show up early and..."
Stay late to do the work.
Senate Majority Leader
Who has the authority to call a special session?
Colorado Governor
Shelbie Konkel serves as the...
Senior Advisor for Legislative Affairs - CO Department of Education
As a class, we recently participated in the telephone activity. What did you learn from this?
Go straight to the source.
What is the importance of having a strong team?
Accountability and support.