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CO HM1001
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Status
Passed
1/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Alex Valdez
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AI Summary
- Wayne Knox, Colorado's longest-serving state representative with 32 years in the House, died on July 21, 2019, at age 92
- Knox was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives 16 times and served on the Education, Finance, State Affairs, and Judiciary Committees, chairing both Education and Finance Committees
- Knox was a Denver native, U.S. Army veteran, and taught high school social studies in Commerce City for 33 years
- Knox championed the GAVEL Amendment, passed in 1988, which prohibits committee chairs from pocket vetoing bills and requires all bills to receive a hearing and vote
- The House extends sympathy to Knox's family, including daughters Laura Vossel and Elizabeth Knox, and grandson Josh Vossel
Legislative Description
Memorialize Former Representative Wayne Knox
Last Action
Signed by the Speaker of the House
1/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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