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    2025 Day at the Capitol

    Date: March 31, 2025 2:00pm – April 1, 2025 4:30pm
    Organizer:
    SHRM Colorado State Council
    Location:
    March 31, 2025
    Colorado Supreme Court Building

    April 1, 2025
    Colorado State Services Building
    Price:
    $39-$209
    Event Type:
    Meeting
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    This long-standing and popular SHRM Colorado State Council event focused on legislative issues that impact employers and employees doing business in Colorado and emphasizes the importance of education and advocacy for HR professionals. 
     
    This event has everything! Ticketed events include:
    • Day 1 Pass - $69
    • Day 2 Pass - $129
    • Networking Event Ticket - $39
    • Day 1 + Day 2 Pass - $209
    Registration closes soon! Click here to register today
     
    Please note that the following schedule is subject to change at any time. *
     

    (DAY 1) Monday, March 31st

    1:30pm – 2:00pm        Arrival/Check In
    • Location: Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center (2 East 14th Ave, Denver, CO)
    2:00pm - 3:30pm       A Look Behind the Curtain:  An Insiders View of the Work of the Colorado Supreme Court and Tour of Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center
    Presentation by Chief Justice Monica M. Marquez and Honorable Richard L. Gabriel, Supreme Court Justice
     
    3:30pm – 4:30pm       The Unique Challenges of Administering the Colorado Judicial Branch and HR in the Government Setting
    Presentation by Danielle Becwar, Director of Human Resources, Colorado Supreme Court and Steven Vasconcellos, State Court Administrator
     
    4:30pm – 5:00pm       Wrap Up
     
    5:00pm – 5:30pm       Break
     
    • Location: Wynkoop Brewing Company (1634 18th St, Denver)
     

    (DAY 2) Tuesday, April 1st

    7:30am – 8:00am       Arrival/Check In
    Breakfast and coffee available
    • Location: State Services Building (1525 Sherman St, Denver
    8:00am – 8:45am       Welcome, Announcements, What to Expect & Bill Discussion
    SHRM Colorado’s Legislative Director Michael Santo will share what to expect during the day and updates on HR-related legislation
     
    8:45am – 9:00am       Group walks over to the Capitol
     
    9:00am – 10:00am     Observation of Senate or House of Representatives Session 
    • Location: State Capitol (200 E Colfax Ave, Denver)
    10:00am – 10:15am    Group walks back to State Services Building (1525 Sherman St, Denver)
     
    10:20am – 10:55am    Session Observations, How the Legislative Process Works & Legislator Meeting Best Practices
    SHRM Colorado’s Legislative Director Michael Santo will walk through the legislative process and best practices when connecting with legislators
    • Location: State Services Building (1525 Sherman St, Denver)
    11:00am – 11:30am     Presentation by Meghan Dollar, Colorado Chamber of Commerce
     
    11:30am – 12:00pm     Presentation by Senator Dylan Roberts (D)
     
    12:00pm – 12:40pm    Lunch - Sponsored by CollegeInvest
     
    12:40pm – 1:10pm      Presentation by Representative Javier Mabrey (D)
     
    1:15pm – 1:30pm         Group leaves for afternoon activities
     
    1:30pm – 3:30pm        Legislator Meetings and Committee Observations
    • Location: various
    2:30pm – 3:30pm       Capitol Tour (pre-registration required; space is limited
    • Location: State Capitol (200 E Colfax Ave, Denver)
    3:30pm – 3:45pm       Group walks back to State Services Building
    • Location: State Services Building (1525 Sherman St, Denver)
    3:45pm – 4:00pm       Final Debrief, Next Steps & Action Items
    What did you learn today? How will you keep engaged and practice advocacy in the future?     
     
    4:00pm                       Event Concludes
     
    * Schedules may change at a moment’s notice so be prepared to adjust your own schedule as needed. Being flexible and having a “go with the flow” attitude is important. This is a great opportunity to learn and observe the legislative process firsthand.