Committees are the engine of the legislative process, playing a central role in shaping, evaluating, and refining public policy in Colorado. These include committees of reference, which review all bills and resolutions assigned to them during the legislative session and interim committees, which convene between sessions to study complex issues, gather expert and stakeholder input, and craft policy solutions for future legislation. These bodies ensure legislative accountability, promote informed decision-making, and allow for focused analysis of the most pressing challenges facing the state.
House Committees of Reference
House Committees of Reference are the primary working groups of the Colorado House of Representatives during the legislative session. These committees are tasked with reviewing all proposed legislation assigned to them, holding public hearings, debating the merits and implications of each bill, and deciding whether a measure should advance in the legislative process. In addition to their lawmaking responsibilities, these committees also provide direct oversight of executive branch agencies within their subject matter jurisdiction, ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with legislative intent. Their work is essential to maintaining the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches and to crafting effective, well-informed public policy.
Assignments:
Business Affairs & Labor (Ranking Member)
Interim Committees
Interim Committees are temporary, issue-focused committees that convene between legislative sessions to study complex policy challenges, evaluate existing laws, and explore potential legislative solutions. Established by the Legislative Council or through joint resolutions, these committees bring together legislators from both chambers to delve deeply into matters of statewide concern — such as public health, education, water resources, transportation, and economic development — that require more time and attention than is available during the regular session. Interim Committees often engage with stakeholders, subject matter experts, agency officials, and members of the public to gather diverse perspectives and data. Based on their findings, they may draft and recommend legislation for introduction in the upcoming session. By allowing for thorough analysis and collaborative problem-solving, Interim Committees play a vital role in shaping well-informed, forward-looking policy that addresses Colorado’s most pressing needs.
Assignments:
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force (House Minority Member)
Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force (House Minority Member)