Two stories about Morgan Carroll

Democratic State Representative Morgan Carroll got a gift yesterday, when Republican challenger Brian Boney dropped out of the race for personal reasons.

In other Carroll-related news, the HD36 representative has introduced a lobby reform bill (HB 1149) which will be heard on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 1:30 p.m. The bill:

1. Requires lobbyists to disclose the bill numbers in addition to the descriptions of bills they are lobbying.

2. Requires lobbyists to disclose the position they are lobbying for their client.

3. Requires lobbyists to disclose campaign contributions to candidates or elected officials.

4. Requires lobbyists to disclose business relationships or affiliations with lobbyists.

5. Clarifies definition of employer, principal and client to close the disclosure loopholes that hide true clients.

6. Creates a one-year cooling off period before lawmakers, executive elected officials, and executive department heads can become lobbyists.

Colorado was threatened with a failing grade from the Center for Public Integrity because of loopholes in our law. Rep. Carroll's bill takes the state a lot closer to best practices in this area. Call your state representative before Tuesday and make sure your voice is heard.

UPDATE: ProgressNowAction has a petition to support Carroll's bill. Sign it on their website.