I am deeply committed to representing the people of House District 42, and I take all of my constituents' voices into consideration while creating policies. By chatting with people in my neighborhood and taking experiences from my personal life, I have championed policies in housing and renters rights, transportation, health care, crimes and corrections, education, human services, and more. From my five sessions as a legislator I have passed…
13 public health and health care bills
11 housing bills
8 transportation bills
7 state government bills
4 education bills
4 crimes and corrections bills
2 human services bills
2 environment bills
2 fiscal policy bills
2 economic development bills
2 agriculture bills
1 labor and employment bill
And 1 animal welfare bill
My Priorities
Housing
I believe that every person deserves a safe, stable space to lay their head at night. And when they have that safe space, we should not make it any harder for them to remain there. Eviction rates are alarmingly high, driven in large part by the affordable housing crisis affecting families in Colorado and nationwide. I have worked on a housing-related bill every session that I have been a legislator, and I will continue to push for more equitable, affordable, and safe housing.
One piece of legislation that I am very proud of is SB25-020, Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement, due to the close impact that it had on my community. In 2024, Aurora made national news for gang violence in an apartment building located in my district. This building was being poorly managed and cared for, leaving many renters vulnerable and forced to vacate. There was no doubt that legislation was necessary to ensure that large rental companies could not take advantage of tenants and leave their spaces uncared for. That is why I sponsored legislation to allow cities, counties, and municipalities to bring civil actions to enforce certain state landlord-tenant laws, and if not met, the attorney general, the county, the city, or the municipality may apply to receive ownership of the property. I believe that this piece of legislation is a stepping stone to beat the affordable housing crisis, and I will continue to fight for more policies alike.
Public Health and Health Care
Healthcare should not be a luxury, it should be a guarantee. I believe that every Coloradan deserves access to affordable and quality healthcare. Colorado should be protecting Medicaid so that individuals don’t have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their bills. In Arapahoe county alone, over 140,000 individuals rely on Medicaid. This is not just a statistic, but rather children, seniors, working individuals, and our neighbors who depend on this vital service.
In 2023, I sponsored SB23-260 to expand access to publicly funded vaccines. This law ensures that individuals seeking publicly funded vaccines from a practitioner can receive them regardless of whether they are able to present documentation of health insurance or pay the administration fee. This bill was a win for public health and imperative following the COVID-19 pandemic, where vaccine access was urgent and necessary.
Transportation
Transportation policy affects our daily lives in ways we often overlook. It is imperative that we have safe roads so that when we all leave our homes every day to go to work, take kids to school, go to the grocery store, or do the mundane tasks of life, we can feel comfortable getting to and from. My appointment to the Transportation, Housing, and Local Government committee in 2022 broadened my understanding of its importance. Transportation policy doesn’t just start and stop with driving or with road repairs; it also relates to DMV services and documents, driver’s education, and confidentiality for railroad reports- all things that I have championed policies for.
One piece of legislation that I want to highlight is SB22-204, Repeal Federal Government Confirm Status For Identification Documents. This act repeals the requirement that the Department of Revenue confirm a person’s lawful presence status if the individual is temporarily residing in the US when issuing a driver’s license, instruction permit, or identification card. At a time when federal immigration enforcement agencies have overreached in ways that have created fear in immigrant communities, this legislation ensures that Colorado policies prioritize public safety and access to essential DMV documents.