DENVER ~ Denver - In a bipartisan effort, Governor Jared Polis signed SB25-019, also known as the Modernization of the State Plane Coordinate System, into law today. The bill was sponsored by Senators Janice Rich and Marc Snyder, as well as Representatives Bob Marshall and Matt Soper.

During the signing ceremony, Governor Polis emphasized the importance of accurate data from surveyors in various aspects of daily life. He stated that from building new homes to creating hiking trails and updating digital maps, reliable data is crucial in understanding the world around us. By ensuring that Colorado surveyors have access to the most up-to-date state plane coordinate system, they can provide accurate information that will give a better understanding of the state.

In addition to SB25-019, Governor Polis also signed several other bills into law administratively. These include SB25-082 - Enactment of CRS 2024 sponsored by Senators Julie Gonzales and Lisa Frizell, and Representatives Junie Joseph and Matt Soper; SB25-010 - Electronic Communications in Health Care sponsored by Senators Kyle Mullica and Byron Pelton, and Representative Kyle Brown; HB25-1034 - Changes to Dangerous Dog Statute sponsored by Representatives Karen McCormick and Lori Garcia Sander, and Senators Lindsey Daugherty and Larry Liston; HB25-1058 - Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Defense sponsored by Representatives Mary Bradfield and Regina English, and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Judy Amabile; HB25-1076 - Motor Vehicle Regulation Administration sponsored by Representatives Andrew Boesenecker and Mandy Lindsay, and Senators Lisa Cutter and Cleave Simpson; and HB25-1050 - Regional County Jail Approach sponsored by Representative Lorena Garcia, and Senator Judy Amabile.

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These bills cover a range of topics including healthcare communication regulations, changes to dangerous dog laws, updates to motor vehicle regulations, and a new approach to regional county jails. Governor Polis and the bill sponsors believe that these laws will have a positive impact on the state of Colorado and its residents.

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