Betty Boyd (Colorado legislator)

Betty Boyd (born September 16, 1943) is an American state legislator. She represented the 21st district in the Colorado State Senate.[2]

Betty Boyd
Member of the Colorado Senate
from the 21st district
In office
March 2006 – January 9, 2013
Preceded byDeanna Hanna [1]
Succeeded byJessie Ulibarri
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
2001–2006
Succeeded byAndy Kerr
Personal details
Born (1943-09-16) September 16, 1943 (age 81)
Manchester, Connecticut
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDouglas
Children2
ResidenceLakewood, Colorado
WebsiteOfficial website

During her term, she chaired the Health and Human Services Committee and served for a time as the senate president pro tempore.[3]

Biography

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Early life and education

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Betty earned a baccalaureate degree in Sociology from Upsala College in New Jersey.[4]

Legislative career

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  • Former President Pro Tempore, Colorado State Senate[5][6]
  • Senator, Colorado State Senate, 2006-2012 or 2013[6][5]
    • 2011-2012 Committees:
      • Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair
      • Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly
      • State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Colorado State Senate
    • 2009-2010 Committees:
      • Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate
      • State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado Senate
  • Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, 2001-2006[6][5]

Marriage and children

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Betty and Douglas Boyd have two adult children, Jim and Kirsten.

References

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  1. ^ Hughes, Jim (2006-03-22). "Sen. Hanna has tearful send-off". Denver Post. p. B2. Her successor, Betty Boyd, must wait two days to assume the seat...
  2. ^ Colorado General Assembly Page Archived January 31, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Bartels, Lynn (2009-04-18). "Shaffer next in line for Senate president". Denver Post.
  4. ^ Votesmart
  5. ^ a b c "Betty Boyd (Colorado)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  6. ^ a b c "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
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