Event Details
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
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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
5:30pm – 8:00pm Networking Event at the Wynkoop Brewing Company
- Location: Wynkoop Brewing Company (1634 18th St, Denver)
(DAY 2) Tuesday, April 1st
7:30am – 8:00am Arrival/Check In
Breakfast and coffee available
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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
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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
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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
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Location: various
2:30pm – 3:30pm Capitol Tour (pre-registration required; space is limited
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Location: State Capitol (200 E Colfax Ave, Denver)
3:30pm – 3:45pm Group walks back to State Services Building
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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.