Bill to register sex offender’s screen names tabled

9News.com
DENVER – Colorado legislators debated and then tabled Wednesday a measure designed to keep an eye on registered sex offenders on the Internet.
The plan would require sex offenders to register their Internet identities and screen names with authorities after they’re released from prison. Sex offenders are already required to register their home addresses.
Legislators said Wednesday […]

Mitchell: Rape Rx bill legislates doctor-patient relationships

DenverPost.com
The Colorado Senate today gave initial approval to a bill that would require hospitals to educate rape victims about the availability of emergency contraception.
The bill would exempt health-care workers with religious conflicts from having to talk about the issue, but it would require that hospitals - even Catholic institutions - find someone on staff to […]

Sen. Mitchell to introduce bill: If DNA test proves you’re not the father, don’t pay child support

DENVER – State Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield, is scheduled to introduce legislation Monday that relieves men, who are proven not to be the father through DNA testing, from continuing to pay child support.
Senate Bill 56 is scheduled for consideration in Monday’s Judiciary Committee meeting.
“This legislation sounds like common sense,” said Mitchell. “We need to have […]

Under the Dome, 1/25

A fitting tribute to military
Several dozen veterans and active military members in uniform packed the House floor Wednesday for military appreciation day.
“We live in the land of the free because of the brave,” Sen. Brandon Shaffer, D-Longmont, said in one of several rousing speeches.
There was plenty of humor too.

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