BILL TRACKER: SB21-273 was killed in the finance committee by House Dems, Representatives Bird and Gray. Take action below.
⚡️ SB21-273 ACTION KIT ⚡️
Democratic House reps Matthew Gray and Shannon Bird killed SB-273.
Both representatives voted with Republicans on this critical but reasonable racial and social justice bill. SB21-273 was co-sponsored by women of color, supported by D.A.s, vetted by victim's rights groups, and backed up with scores of data. But these two chose to listen to the people who are perpetuating the grossest harms against our communities of color and the poorest Coloradans. Representative Bird chose to listen to her police chief rather than her community and Representative Gray is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police.
Let them know that community is paying attention and will not stand for democrats who uphold a deadly status quo.
Representative Matt Gray (D)
303-866-4667 (Script below)
Representative Shannon Bird (d)
303-866-2843 (Script below)
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Hello Representative [THEIR NAME], my name is [YOUR NAME].
You had an opportunity to make meaningful change that would protect the most vulnerable people in your community and you failed your constituents, your party, and your duty to legislate for justice and equity for ALL Coloradans.
The staunchest opposition to SB273 was either the very people perpetuating the grossest harms against our most vulnerable neighbors, or those who profited from the system harmed them. You chose cops over community.
I will remember your vote at your election time and place my vote accordingly.
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