http://www.childrensimmunization.org/ Add a short description of your website here. http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=150 http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=150 MEMO To: Public Policy Committee, Colorado Childrens Immunization Coalition From: Aponte & Busam Public Affairs Date: May 11, 2009 Re: Summary of 2009 Legislative Session ____________________________________________________________________________________ A Historic Year Start to Finish On Wednesday, May 6th, the 2009 Legislative session came to a close after 120 days of debating and lawmaking.... http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=39 http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=39 CCIC 2006 Legislative Accomplishments CCIC was proactive in communicating with the Joint Budget Committee prior to and throughout the legislative session advocating for the restoration of the five million dollar "per capita" funding for local health departments, which was approved. These funds, which were cut during the budget crisis of 2002, were restored. They provide much needed... http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=38 http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=38 The immunization battles fought long and hard for almost a decade finally paid off during Colorados 66th General Assembly. The session began with newly-elected Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. pledging in his inaugural State of the State address, to increase childhood immunization rates. In 2007, we celebrated the success of HB 1347, which expanded the use of the registry to adults and newborn... http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=63 http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=63 The 2008 Colorado Legislative session proved to be one of incremental but important gains on the expansion, access and quality improvements in health care coverage. The Colorado Childrens Immunization Coalition played an active role in several legislative efforts this session. This presence at the capitol was appreciated by legislators and stakeholder groups alike and, in many cases, had a... http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=41 http://www.childrensimmunization.org/index.php?s=25&item=41 CCIC 2004 Legislative Accomplishments Along with support for broader legislation affecting childrens health and access to care, CCIC accomplished immunization-specific legislation ensuring greater resources and tools for ensuring the health of Colorados communities. Together with the Department of Public Health and Environment, child health advocates were successful in securing a Budget...