Press Release- April 09, 2007
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007
Contact:
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370
GOV. RITTER SIGNS 18 BILLS INTO LAW TODAY, ALSO VETOES ONE MEASURE
Gov. Bill Ritter signed 18 bills into law today, including wildfire prevention, flag display and higher education measures.
With the signing of these bills, Ritter has now signed 140 bills into law.
The governor today also vetoed House Bill 1122 regarding physical education teachers employed by school districts (click here to read Gov. Ritter¿s complete veto message).
Ritter hosted brief signing ceremonies in the Governor's Office this afternoon for the following bills:
- HB 1168, sponsored by Rep. White and Sen. Fitz-Gerald, concerning forest improvement special districts.
- HB 1050, sponsored by Rep. Todd and Sen. Williams, concerning the display of flags.
- HB 1242, sponsored by Rep. Levy and Sen. Veiga, concerning higher-ed loan repayment.
- HB 1105, sponsored by Rep. Roberts and Sen. Penry, concerning Korean War specialty license plates.
- HB 1204, sponsored by Rep. Gagliardi and Sen. Tochtrop, concerning inpatient admission podiatrists.
- HB 1211, sponsored by Rep. Jahn and Sen. Tochtrop, concerning veterans¿ nursing home advisory board.
- HB 1275, sponsored by Rep. Rice and Sen. Penry, concerning forfeited property to the National Guard.