What stands out on the face of the disclosures, the campaign reports, the Secretary of State's penalties and the lobbying reports. Each one says why, what to check, and the rule it rests on, with the official text where there is one. None of them is a finding of wrongdoing. What filers wrote themselves is in In their own words.
Amy PaddenDistrict Attorney, 18th Judicial District
ContextGifts
$750 in gifts from THE TIDES CENTER in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from THE TIDES CENTER received in 2026, worth $750.00 in all: Travel expenses to attend and speak at convening of elected das in montgomery, al. ($750.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“speak”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$732 in gifts from COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES received in 2026, worth $732.00 in all: Lodging, transportation and meals on the 2-day tour of colorado springs utilities water facilities ($732.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Colorado Springs Utilities is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,799 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2026, worth $2,798.71 in all: Reimbursement as state house rep to state and local tax (salt) committee chicago conference ($2,798.71). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,322 in gifts from AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL received in 2026, worth $1,322.49 in all: Alec conference in dallas reimbursement december 02-04, 2025 ($1,322.49). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$931 in gifts from EVERYTOWN in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EVERYTOWN received in 2026, worth $930.79 in all: Airfare to dc for speaking at conference ($930.79). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“speaking”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$674 in gifts from EDUCATION COMMISION OF THE STATES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EDUCATION COMMISION OF THE STATES received in 2026, worth $674.49 in all: Hotel for ecs national forum ($674.49). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“forum”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,408 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 7 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2026, worth $2,408.00 in all: Succulent basket ($14.00); Cu regent emeriti reception and cu men's basektball game ($38.00); Cu men's basketball vs. texas tech (3 tickets) ($57.00); Cu branded dixxon flannel shirt ($60.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$270 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 5 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2026, worth $270.00 in all: Alpacca buffalo ($58.00); Cu regent emeriti reception and men's basketball game ($38.00); Cu men's basketball vs. ucf (2 tickets) ($38.00); Cu men's basketball vs. arizona (4 tickets) ($76.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$100 in gifts from AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN received in 2026, worth $100.00 in all: Aauw public policy day honoraria ($100.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“honoraria”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$4,000 in gifts from VOTE RUN LEAD ACTION in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from VOTE RUN LEAD ACTION received in 2026, worth $4,000.00 in all: Leadership development training for women state legislators. ($4,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,566 in gifts from OASIS LEADERSHIP NETWORK in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from OASIS LEADERSHIP NETWORK received in 2026, worth $3,565.63 in all: Leadership development training and networking opportunity of women state legislators. ($3,565.63). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,421 in gifts from CSG - MEDICAID POLICY ACADEMY in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CSG - MEDICAID POLICY ACADEMY received in 2026, worth $1,421.02 in all: Travel, meals and lodging ($1,421.02). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$7,214 in gifts from AUSTIN IGLEHEART/NATE WEIGLE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS NCSL in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from AUSTIN IGLEHEART/NATE WEIGLE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS NCSL received in 2026, worth $7,213.73 in all: Ncsl legislative energy horizon institute (lehi)
program cost per participant...facilities, transportation, travel, accommodation and tuition. ($7,213.73). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$4,829 in gifts from EDA MATCHAK, AMENTUM in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EDA MATCHAK, AMENTUM received in 2026, worth $4,829.22 in all: (usdos) election monitoring reimbursement for hotel, flights/transportation booking, room and board, interpreter, and driver for the mission. ($4,829.22). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$4,829 in gifts from EDA MATCHKA, SPEO/OSCE/ODHIR in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EDA MATCHKA, SPEO/OSCE/ODHIR received in 2026, worth $4,829.22 in all: Election monitoring reimbursement for hotel, flights/transportation, room in-board, interpreter, and driver ($4,829.22). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,075 in gifts from ALISA AHMADIAN DIRECTOR, ELECTRIC INNOVATION INITIATIVE in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from ALISA AHMADIAN DIRECTOR, ELECTRIC INNOVATION INITIATIVE received in 2026, worth $2,075.00 in all: Reimbursement for flight and travel, room and board. ($2,075.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,075 in gifts from STEPHANIE HEISHMAN, ELECTRIC INNOVATION INITIATIVE in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from STEPHANIE HEISHMAN, ELECTRIC INNOVATION INITIATIVE received in 2026, worth $2,075.00 in all: Reimbursement, for room and board and travel to electric innovation initiative's southern california electrification tour on june 11–12. ($2,075.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,709 in gifts from BRIAN WANKO, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from BRIAN WANKO, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2026, worth $1,709.32 in all: Reimbursement on 08/07/2026, for conference 5/14/2026-05/16/2026, room and board, and transportation. ($1,709.32). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,599 in gifts from BRIAN WANKO, NCSL in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from BRIAN WANKO, NCSL received in 2026, worth $1,598.71 in all: Reimbursement for pre & conference (7/26-7/30, room and board and travel. ($1,598.71). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,416 in gifts from STEPHANIE MCCORMICK, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from STEPHANIE MCCORMICK, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2026, worth $1,416.29 in all: Received reimbursement on 08/07,for conference on 6/14/2026-06/16/2026... room and board and travel. ($1,416.29). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,377 in gifts from TESS MADDEN, NCEL in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from TESS MADDEN, NCEL received in 2026, worth $1,377.17 in all: 7/22/2026, conference reimbursement...transportation and hotel ($1,377.17). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,000 in gifts from STEPHANIE MCCORMIC, NCSL in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from STEPHANIE MCCORMIC, NCSL received in 2026, worth $1,000.00 in all: Reimbursement for 07/25-27 conference, room and board, travel ($1,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$860 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES received in 2026, worth $860.00 in all: Registration ($860.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$595 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2026, worth $595.00 in all: 2026 winter conference ($595.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$200 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS received in 2026, worth $200.00 in all: 2026 retreat ($200.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$375 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2026, worth $375.00 in all: 2026 winter conference ($375.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,500 in gifts from NATIONAL ACADEMY OF STATE HEALTH POLICY in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL ACADEMY OF STATE HEALTH POLICY received in 2026, worth $1,500.00 in all: Representative spoke at national conference representing colorado and district. hotel and flight covered by conference organizers. ($1,500.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,200 in gifts from COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS received in 2026, worth $1,200.00 in all: Representative participated in national meeting about different state approaches to medicaid, representing district and state. hotel and flight. ($1,200.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$650 in gifts from GARY COMMUNITY VENTURES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from GARY COMMUNITY VENTURES received in 2026, worth $650.00 in all: Non-profit provided lodging and food for event at which representative spoke and represented district. ($650.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES received in 2026, worth $1,455.00 in all: Registration ($860.00); 2026 winter conference ($595.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$438 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 12 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2026, worth $438.00 in all: Succulent basket ($14.00); Alpacca buffalo ($58.00); Cu women's basketball vs. cincinnati (2 tickets) ($10.00); Cu men's basketball vs. texas tech (2 tickets) ($38.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$650 in gifts from GARY COMMUNITY VENTURES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from GARY COMMUNITY VENTURES received in 2026, worth $650.00 in all: Non-profit provided lodging and food for event at which senator spoke and represented district. ($650.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,135 in gifts from PUBLIC CITIZEN in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from PUBLIC CITIZEN received in 2026, worth $1,134.81 in all: Travel lodging & food for conference ($1,134.81). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$170 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 4 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2026, worth $170.00 in all: Succulent basket ($14.00); Alpacca succulent ($58.00); Cu regent emeriti reception and cu boulder basketball game ($38.00); Cu branded dixxon flannel shirt ($60.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,043 in gifts from WEST ACADEMIC in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 3 items from WEST ACADEMIC received in 2026, worth $1,042.55 in all: Publication royalties ($157.41); Publication royalties ($308.51); Publication royalties ($576.63). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“publication”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$282 in gifts from MIT PRESS in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 7 items from MIT PRESS received in 2026, worth $282.04 in all: Publication honoraria ($82.39); Publication honoraria ($18.12); Publication honoraria ($16.74); Publication honoraria ($0.01) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“publication”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$140 in gifts from OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 3 items from OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS received in 2026, worth $140.13 in all: Publication honoraria ($5.32); Publication royalties ($7.04); Publication royalties ($127.77). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“publication”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,235 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES received in 2026, worth $1,235.00 in all: Registration ($860.00); 2026 winter conference ($375.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
Sean MurrayDistrict Attorney, 6th Judicial District
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$60,000 in gifts from SUSAN MURRAY in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from SUSAN MURRAY received in 2026, worth $60,000.00 in all: Help from my mother with down payment for 1st time home purchase. ($60,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The report suggests a relative or friend, whose gifts on a special occasion are exempt. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
Sean MurrayDistrict Attorney, 6th Judicial District
ContextGifts
$13,000 in gifts from CYTHNIA AND KEVIN MACKEY in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CYTHNIA AND KEVIN MACKEY received in 2026, worth $13,000.00 in all: Help from my aunt and uncle to make down payment on 1st time home purchase. ($13,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The report suggests a relative or friend, whose gifts on a special occasion are exempt. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$595 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2026, worth $595.00 in all: 2026 winter conference ($595.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$860 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES received in 2026, worth $860.00 in all: Registration ($860.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$132 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 3 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2026, worth $132.00 in all: Succulent basket ($14.00); Alpacca buffalo ($58.00); Cu branded dixxon flannel shirt ($60.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$595 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES in 2026, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES received in 2026, worth $595.00 in all: 2026 winter conference ($595.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
Amy PaddenDistrict Attorney, 18th Judicial District
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$2,400 in gifts from FAIR AND JUST PROSECUTION in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 3 items from FAIR AND JUST PROSECUTION received in 2025, worth $2,400.00 in all: Airfare, meals and hotel for convening ($850.00); Travel, meals for fall convening ($800.00); Travel, meals for spring convening ($750.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“convening”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,722 in gifts from COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE NEW ENERGY ECONOMY in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE NEW ENERGY ECONOMY received in 2025, worth $1,722.33 in all: Clean energy legislative academy. covered expenses include training, lodging and meals july 8-10, 2025. ($1,722.33). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Colorado State University Center For The New Energy Economy is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,540 in gifts from UNITED STATES HYDROGEN ALLIANCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from UNITED STATES HYDROGEN ALLIANCE received in 2025, worth $1,540.00 in all: September 2025 (9/15/25-9/17/25) hydrogen policy leaders convention. covered expenses include training and meals. ($1,540.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“convention”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,875 in gifts from GOVERNMENT OF TAIWAN in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from GOVERNMENT OF TAIWAN received in 2025, worth $3,875.00 in all: Official trade mission travel to taiwan and hosted by taiwan government 31 oct 2025-1 nov 2025. ($3,875.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,448 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS received in 2025, worth $1,447.58 in all: Travel expense reimbursement to attend ncsl salt task force meeting in boston. ($1,447.58). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,047 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2025, worth $1,046.54 in all: Travel reimbursement for san antonio ncsl tax committee meeting ($1,046.54). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
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$5,250 in gifts from CONSULATE OF ISRAEL IN LOS ANGELES, CA in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CONSULATE OF ISRAEL IN LOS ANGELES, CA received in 2025, worth $5,250.00 in all: District attorneys delegation to israel; roundtrip flights: $2300, meals: $1200, transportation: $500, hotel accommodations: $1250, total: $5,250 ($5,250.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$250 in gifts from ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE received in 2025, worth $250.00 in all: Writing an article for the online magazine ($250.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$6,700 in gifts from JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL, A PROGRAM OF JEWISHCOLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL, A PROGRAM OF JEWISHCOLORADO received in 2025, worth $6,700.00 in all: Public officials mission ($6,700.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,755 in gifts from CSG WEST in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CSG WEST received in 2025, worth $3,754.67 in all: Western leadership academy hotel 897.72/ meals and transportation 1,899.41/ materials 308.50/ faculty 649.05 ($3,754.67). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,878 in gifts from OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,877.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat: hotel $ 1,190/ food $607.84/ facility fee $80.00 ($1,877.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,040 in gifts from NALEO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NALEO received in 2025, worth $1,039.67 in all: State policy summit: leading amid historic change, air 118.28/hotel 185.94/ meals 735.45 ($1,039.67). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“summit”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$650 in gifts from AUDREA DECKER, EXEC DIR PFLN in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from AUDREA DECKER, EXEC DIR PFLN received in 2025, worth $650.00 in all: Scholarship for 2025 pro-family legislators conference: conference fee, meals, lodging ($650.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The report suggests a relative or friend, whose gifts on a special occasion are exempt. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,875 in gifts from GOVERNMENT OF TAIWAN in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from GOVERNMENT OF TAIWAN received in 2025, worth $3,875.00 in all: Trade mission to taiwan
hosted by gov of taiwan (oct 25 - nov 1) as state official
(plane tickets $2,759 /train $86 /hotel 5 nights $605 /meals $425) ($3,875.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,755 in gifts from COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS: CSG WEST WESTERN LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS: CSG WEST WESTERN LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY received in 2025, worth $3,754.67 in all: Attended csg western leg academy dec 16-20 as state official
(hotel 4 nights $897.72 /meals & transport $1,899.41 /program $649.05 /materials $308.50) ($3,754.67). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,841 in gifts from GOVERNMENT OF CANADA in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from GOVERNMENT OF CANADA received in 2025, worth $1,840.59 in all: Attended carbon capture study tour hosted by govt of canada (sept. 22-25) as state official.
(travel $807.82 /hotel 3 nights $767.46 /meals $265.31) ($1,840.59). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,230 in gifts from AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL (ALEC) in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL (ALEC) received in 2025, worth $1,230.46 in all: Attended the 3-day alec blue state academy (june 12-14) as a state official & alec member
(travel $428.46 / hotel for 2 nights $652 / meals $150) ($1,230.46). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$100 in gifts from DOWNSTREAM ADVENTURES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DOWNSTREAM ADVENTURES received in 2025, worth $100.00 in all: Participated in a fact-finding raft trip in grand county to discuss current state water law and i spoke to the group about the legislative process. ($100.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“fact-finding”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$755 in gifts from FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION received in 2025, worth $755.06 in all: Hotel and airfare for national summit on education ($755.06). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“summit”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$586 in gifts from EDUCATION COMMISION OF THE STATES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from EDUCATION COMMISION OF THE STATES received in 2025, worth $585.58 in all: Travel stipend to attend ecs winter meeting ($300.00); Travel costs associated with attending the national forum on education policy. ($285.58). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“forum”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$459 in gifts from NCSL JOBS SUMMIT in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NCSL JOBS SUMMIT received in 2025, worth $458.97 in all: Airfare to jobs summit ($458.97). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“summit”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,168 in gifts from THE HUNT INSTITUTE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from THE HUNT INSTITUTE received in 2025, worth $3,168.48 in all: Cost of flight and hotel to attend the institute's early childhood leadership summit as part of state team. ($1,160.97); The hunt institute early childhood policy academy ($2,007.51). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“summit”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$431 in gifts from AMERICAN ECONOMIC LIBERTIES PROJECT in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from AMERICAN ECONOMIC LIBERTIES PROJECT received in 2025, worth $431.00 in all: Cost of attendance as a panelist at the 2025 anti-monopoly summit in washington dc ($431.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“panelist”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$283 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2025, worth $282.97 in all: Ncsl’s child care policy work group meeting ($282.97). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$6,134 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 21 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2025, worth $6,133.67 in all: Football cu vs iowa state 4 club tickets ($400.00); Football cu vs arizona 4 club tickets ($400.00); Nike cu branded track suit ($185.00); Football cu vs wvu away football game 3 tickets ($285.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$300 in gifts from ANGELA ENGEL LLC in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from ANGELA ENGEL LLC received in 2025, worth $300.00 in all: Gift to all panelists who were part of a community forum given after the event. ($300.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“panelists”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$5,340 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 21 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2025, worth $5,340.17 in all: Football cu vs iowa state 4 club tickets ($400.00); Football cu vs utah away game 4 tickets ($440.00); Football cu vs arizona 4 club tickets ($400.00); Football cu vs arizona 6 suite tickets ($600.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$300 in gifts from SCOTT LARSON in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from SCOTT LARSON received in 2025, worth $300.00 in all: Fee for performing a wedding ($300.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$6,700 in gifts from JEWISH COLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JEWISH COLORADO received in 2025, worth $6,700.00 in all: Public officials mission trip to israel ($6,700.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,127 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $2,126.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($2,126.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$100 in gifts from DOWNSTREAM ADVANTURES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DOWNSTREAM ADVANTURES received in 2025, worth $100.00 in all: Participated in fact finding raft trip in grand county to discuss water law. i talked to the group about the legislative process. ($100.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“fact finding”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$100 in gifts from DOWNSTREAM ADVENTURES RAFTING/CO STREAM ACCESS COALITION in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DOWNSTREAM ADVENTURES RAFTING/CO STREAM ACCESS COALITION received in 2025, worth $100.00 in all: Rafting trip with water advocacy organizations, legislators for on-site education/policy discussions ($100.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$9,821 in gifts from TAYLOR ANDERSON, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER NCEL, THE NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATOR in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 4 items from TAYLOR ANDERSON, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER NCEL, THE NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATOR received in 2025, worth $9,820.71 in all: Reimbursement and room and board for ncel 2025 building the grid of the future convening ($2,717.34); Room and board and reimbursement for conference: ncel 2025 plastics learning summit ($2,362.04); Reimbursement for environmental convene+ room and board ($2,054.00); Ncel 2025 electrification tour: reimbursement and room and board ($2,687.33). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,811 in gifts from AVA GALLO, CLIMATE & ENERGY MANAGER NCEL, THE NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from AVA GALLO, CLIMATE & ENERGY MANAGER NCEL, THE NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS received in 2025, worth $2,811.32 in all: Room and board and travel; caucus of environmental legislators conference. ($2,811.32). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,306 in gifts from CSG-WEST JULIE MOBLEY in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CSG-WEST JULIE MOBLEY received in 2025, worth $2,306.00 in all: Toll fellowship participant room and board and travel ($2,306.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,239 in gifts from TABATHA MATHIS (SHE/HER/HERS) | EVENTS MANAGER THE HUNT INSTITUTE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from TABATHA MATHIS (SHE/HER/HERS) | EVENTS MANAGER THE HUNT INSTITUTE received in 2025, worth $2,239.19 in all: Travel room and board early childhood conference, hunts institute. ($2,239.19). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,188 in gifts from JULIE MOBLEY- CSG WEST in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JULIE MOBLEY- CSG WEST received in 2025, worth $2,188.00 in all: Travel meals and lodging- tolls leadership fellowship with council of state government ($2,188.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,102 in gifts from JULIE MOBLEY- MEMBERSHIP SPECIALIST THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CGS- WEST in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JULIE MOBLEY- MEMBERSHIP SPECIALIST THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CGS- WEST received in 2025, worth $2,102.17 in all: Room and board and travel for fellowship participation with csg-west... ($2,102.17). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,900 in gifts from SHILPA PATEL- CSG-WEST in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from SHILPA PATEL- CSG-WEST received in 2025, worth $1,899.56 in all: Transportation and room and board, ai workshop ($1,899.56). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,747 in gifts from EVELYN PETERSON CELA- CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EVELYN PETERSON CELA- CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY received in 2025, worth $1,747.27 in all: Transportation, room and board, for environmental conference attendance. clean energy legislative academy ($1,747.27). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,565 in gifts from LOUISE MCGINTY, SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR | STATE-FEDERAL AFFAIRS NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGI in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from LOUISE MCGINTY, SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR | STATE-FEDERAL AFFAIRS NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGI received in 2025, worth $1,565.00 in all: Transportation- room and board for conference-taskforce membership. ($1,565.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Louise Mcginty, Senior Program Coordinator | State-Federal Affairs National Conference Of State Legi is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,510 in gifts from BOWDEN "BO" SAUNDERS SENIOR DIRECTOR, HR & FINANCE | FUTURE CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from BOWDEN "BO" SAUNDERS SENIOR DIRECTOR, HR & FINANCE | FUTURE CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,510.31 in all: Room and board travel as an energy fellow to santa fe... ($1,510.31). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,500 in gifts from BRIAN WANKO- NCSL in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from BRIAN WANKO- NCSL received in 2025, worth $1,500.00 in all: Room and board- ncsl- salt taskforce committee member ($1,500.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,478 in gifts from BRIAN WANKO SENIOR LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR, BUDGETS AND REVENUE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from BRIAN WANKO SENIOR LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR, BUDGETS AND REVENUE received in 2025, worth $1,477.50 in all: Room and board, reimbursement for conference- committee member- salt taskforce. ($1,477.50). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,377 in gifts from ALEX MCWARD @ NCSL.ORG in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from ALEX MCWARD @ NCSL.ORG received in 2025, worth $1,376.88 in all: Transportation, room and board for energy conference. ($1,376.88). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,347 in gifts from STEPHANIE MCCORMICK- PRORGRAM COORDINATOR- NCSL in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from STEPHANIE MCCORMICK- PRORGRAM COORDINATOR- NCSL received in 2025, worth $1,347.03 in all: Transportation, room and board, to attend fellowship with ncsl from 6/04-6/06 ($1,347.03). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,238 in gifts from MAX BEHLKE-DED- INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from MAX BEHLKE-DED- INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS received in 2025, worth $1,237.93 in all: For travel room and board for ispl conference on energy and environment- transmission (8/27-8/29/20025 ($1,237.93). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$479 in gifts from JAMES COLEMAN- CHAIR- DEMOCRATIC BLACK CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JAMES COLEMAN- CHAIR- DEMOCRATIC BLACK CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $479.39 in all: Room and board to attend black caucus retreat meeting (5/27-28) to discuss issues important to the black community in colorado. ($479.39). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$100 in gifts from DOWNSTREAM ADVENTURE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DOWNSTREAM ADVENTURE received in 2025, worth $100.00 in all: White river rafting water conversation on the state of water laws and recreation and legislation. ($100.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,047 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $2,046.84 in all: 3-day organizational and educational meeting for the caucus ($2,046.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$371 in gifts from COLORADO HOUSE DEMOCRATS CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO HOUSE DEMOCRATS CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $371.10 in all: 2-day educational and organizational meeting for the caucus - food and facility rental costs ($371.10). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$655 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES received in 2025, worth $655.00 in all: 2025 winter conference ($655.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $455.00 in all: Conference registration ($455.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$655 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $655.00 in all: 2025 winter conference ($655.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $455.00 in all: Conference registration ($455.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$655 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $655.00 in all: 2025 winter conference ($655.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $455.00 in all: Conference registration ($455.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,918 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,917.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,917.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,928 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,927.84 in all: Organizational and educational meeting. ($1,927.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$275 in gifts from NORTH AMER.YOUNG GENERATION FOR NUCLEAR in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NORTH AMER.YOUNG GENERATION FOR NUCLEAR received in 2025, worth $275.00 in all: Lodging at hotel in denver for speaking ($275.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“speaking”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,928 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,927.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,927.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$655 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES received in 2025, worth $655.00 in all: 2025 winter conference ($655.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $455.00 in all: Conference registration ($455.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat
room - 1190
food/meeting - 607.84
parking - 80
facility fee - 80 ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$5,723 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 31 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2025, worth $5,722.67 in all: Football cu vs iowa state 1 club ($100.00); Football cu vs arizona 2 club tickets ($200.00); Football cu vs arizona 1 suite ticket ($100.00); Nike cu branded track suit ($185.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$6,700 in gifts from JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL received in 2025, worth $6,700.00 in all: Lodging, food and transportation expenses for public officials mission to israel. ($6,700.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,700 in gifts from THE INSTITUTE FOR WESTERN ENERGY in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from THE INSTITUTE FOR WESTERN ENERGY received in 2025, worth $3,700.00 in all: Lodging, food, and transportation expenses for public officials mission and study trip to denmark. ($3,700.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat. ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$4,735 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 20 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2025, worth $4,734.67 in all: Football cu vs iowa state 4 club tickets ($400.00); Football cu vs iowa state 6 suite tickets ($600.00); Football cu vs arizona 4 club tickets ($400.00); Nike cu branded track suit ($185.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$669 in gifts from WEST ACADEMIC in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from WEST ACADEMIC received in 2025, worth $668.51 in all: Publication royalties ($192.70); Publication royalties ($475.81). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“publication”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,382 in gifts from HUNT INSTITURE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from HUNT INSTITURE received in 2025, worth $2,382.00 in all: Governors advisors retreat ($2,382.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $455.00 in all: Conference registration ($455.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$5,200 in gifts from WESTERN ENERGY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from WESTERN ENERGY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $5,200.00 in all: Reimbursement for flights, lodging, transportation, and meals associated with the energy policy study trip to denmark. ($3,700.00); Travel reimbursement for the western energy caucus study trip to denmark ($1,500.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $1,957.84 in all: Educational and organizational conference ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$371 in gifts from COLORADO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS received in 2025, worth $371.10 in all: Educational and organizational conference ($371.10). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,766 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2025, worth $1,765.85 in all: Represented district on business & labor national committee; travel reimbursed. deemed compliant w/ cc a xxix in re crs ad.op. 17-11 ($1,066.77); Represented district at ncsl 2025 jobs summit; travel reimbursed. deemed compliant w/ cc a xxix in re crs ad.op. 17-11 ($699.08). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursed”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $455.00 in all: Conference registration ($455.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$455 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $455.00 in all: Conference registration ($455.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$125 in gifts from BOULDER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from BOULDER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION received in 2025, worth $125.00 in all: Annual judges' dinner hosted by the boulder bar association ($125.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Boulder County Bar Association is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$885 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 8 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2025, worth $885.17 in all: Nike cu branded track suit ($185.00); Cu branded leather purse ($150.00); Cu belt buckle ($65.00); Cu anschutz gift - sweatshirts ($127.50) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$6,700 in gifts from JEWISH COLORADO in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JEWISH COLORADO received in 2025, worth $6,700.00 in all: 2025 public officials mission ($6,700.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$655 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE in 2025, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE received in 2025, worth $655.00 in all: 2025 winter conference ($655.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,822 in gifts from DYLAN MCDOWELL in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from DYLAN MCDOWELL received in 2024, worth $1,821.82 in all: This was the value of the hotel for the national caucus of environmental legislators annual conference. ($717.00); This was the value of the hotels for the national caucus of environmental legislators' trip plastics educational trip. ($1,104.82). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,137 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2024, worth $1,136.82 in all: Travel and hotel reimbursement to attend ncsl conference in louisville as colo designee to tax task force ($1,136.82). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$900 in gifts from THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS received in 2024, worth $900.00 in all: Women in government travel scholarship for jun 6-8 conference in seattle, wa ($900.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,270 in gifts from THE HUNT INSTITUTE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from THE HUNT INSTITUTE received in 2024, worth $1,270.00 in all: The hunt institute's early childhood leadership summit from 9/4-9/6/2024
$100 for ground travel; $270 for air travel; $608 for meals; $275 for lodging ($1,270.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“summit”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$6,922 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 18 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2024, worth $6,922.00 in all: Men's basketball - vs iowa state (8 @ $17 ea) ($136.00); Alamo bowl football tickets (4 @ $190 ea) ($760.00); Jacket ($250.00); Football tickets - cu vs osu (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$9,607 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 21 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2024, worth $9,607.00 in all: Jacket ($250.00); Football tickets - cu vs kansas state (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00); Football tickets club - cu vs cincinnati (8 club @ $73 ea) ($584.00); Football tickets - cu vs utah (4 club @ $73 ea; 4 suite @ $100 ea) ($692.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$4,574 in gifts from ABI YISRAEL/ KAMALA HARRIS & TIM WALZ, HARRIS-WALZ PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from ABI YISRAEL/ KAMALA HARRIS & TIM WALZ, HARRIS-WALZ PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN received in 2024, worth $4,573.87 in all: Reimbursement and and room & board for traveling to three states: az, pa, nv. during the 2024 presidential campaign. ($4,573.87). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,483 in gifts from WILL KEYS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS (CSG) WEST in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from WILL KEYS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS (CSG) WEST received in 2024, worth $3,482.77 in all: Estimated value of scholarship
colorado representative junie joseph
csg west western legislative academy
expenses per class member ($3,482.77). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$3,328 in gifts from -DYLAN MCDOWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- NCEL & FRANCOIS ROGERS - BLUE PLANET ALLIANCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from -DYLAN MCDOWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- NCEL & FRANCOIS ROGERS - BLUE PLANET ALLIANCE received in 2024, worth $3,328.08 in all: Reimbursement for transportation+ room+ board: conference in hawaii on energy and enviro w/ national caucus of environmental legislators: 12/2- 7/8. ($3,328.08). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,900 in gifts from JULIA MELTZER,- NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS/ MAEGAN KLINE, GLOBAL PLASTICS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JULIA MELTZER,- NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS/ MAEGAN KLINE, GLOBAL PLASTICS received in 2024, worth $2,899.50 in all: Room, board, transportation, from co to maine to quebec to visit recycling plants- bottle deposit return system, environmental conference/ discussion. ($2,899.50). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,720 in gifts from EMILY MAHER, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS, NCSL in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EMILY MAHER, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS, NCSL received in 2024, worth $2,720.44 in all: 11/12-11/15/24-ncsl-conference on tax policy per person reimbursement and room and board. ($2,720.44). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,668 in gifts from MIYA BROWN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE THE HUNT INSTITUTE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from MIYA BROWN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE THE HUNT INSTITUTE received in 2024, worth $2,668.00 in all: Travel/flight, room and board reimbursement to attend conference on early childhood. ($2,668.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,000 in gifts from NATALIE WOOD, VICE PRESIDENT | POLICY AND RESEARCH/ NCSL in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATALIE WOOD, VICE PRESIDENT | POLICY AND RESEARCH/ NCSL received in 2024, worth $2,000.00 in all: Reimbursement for conference training room and board and transportation. ($2,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,361 in gifts from BOWDEN "BO" SAUNDERS DIRECTOR, HR & FINANCE | FUTURE CAUCUS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from BOWDEN "BO" SAUNDERS DIRECTOR, HR & FINANCE | FUTURE CAUCUS received in 2024, worth $1,361.21 in all: Room and board and flight reimbursement to attend conference on environment from the future caucus- i am a future caucus fellow. ($1,361.21). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,340 in gifts from MAX BELCHECK, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from MAX BELCHECK, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS received in 2024, worth $1,339.78 in all: Room, board, transportation and reimbursement for tax policy convening. ($1,339.78). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,300 in gifts from MAX BEHLKE, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from MAX BEHLKE, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS received in 2024, worth $1,300.00 in all: Travel reimbursement for tax policy panel conference/ seminar. ($1,300.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,291 in gifts from JAMES COLEMAN & REP BACON- BLACK CAUCUS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from JAMES COLEMAN & REP BACON- BLACK CAUCUS received in 2024, worth $1,291.21 in all: Reimbursement for travel (room) related to the national congressional black caucus conference in dc ($1,291.21). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,000 in gifts from DYLAN MCDOWELL- NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DYLAN MCDOWELL- NATIONAL CAUCUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATORS received in 2024, worth $1,000.00 in all: Refund for contrivance travel-room & board ($1,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“refund”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$500 in gifts from VICTORIA BAUSCH- EVENT & OPERATIONS MANAGER in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from VICTORIA BAUSCH- EVENT & OPERATIONS MANAGER received in 2024, worth $500.00 in all: Dinner/food, while attending and receiving an award- beacon award- ellis island honors society. ($500.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“award”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$435 in gifts from DESTINY BOSSERT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER, COLORADO APARTMENT ASSOCIATION in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DESTINY BOSSERT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER, COLORADO APARTMENT ASSOCIATION received in 2024, worth $435.00 in all: 2024 housing summit convening 10/02-10/03/2024- by the colorado apartment association- panel discussion on housing issues. room, board and parking. ($435.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“summit”) suggests one may apply. Destiny Bossert, Government Affairs Manager, Colorado Apartment Association is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$595 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE received in 2024, worth $595.00 in all: Registration cost for case winter leadership conference ($595.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$540 in gifts from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE received in 2024, worth $540.00 in all: Case 2024 summer conference registration ($540.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$595 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE received in 2024, worth $595.00 in all: Registration for case winter leadership conference ($595.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$540 in gifts from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE received in 2024, worth $540.00 in all: Registration for 2024 case conference ($540.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$150 in gifts from DSST in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DSST received in 2024, worth $150.00 in all: 20th anniversary gala ($150.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$100 in gifts from ALG (AFRICAN LEADERSHIP GROUP) in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from ALG (AFRICAN LEADERSHIP GROUP) received in 2024, worth $100.00 in all: Gala registration ($100.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$5,619 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 27 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2024, worth $5,619.00 in all: Football tickets - cu vs osu (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00); Football tickets - cu vs utah (4 club @ $73 ea; 4 suite @ $100 ea) ($692.00); Football tickets - cu vs kansas state (4 @ $73 ea) ($292.00); Jacket ($250.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$595 in gifts from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES (CASE) WINTER CONFERENCE received in 2024, worth $595.00 in all: Registration cost for case winter leadership conference ($595.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$540 in gifts from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE received in 2024, worth $540.00 in all: Registration for 2024 case summer conference ($540.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$150 in gifts from DSST in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DSST received in 2024, worth $150.00 in all: 20th anniversary gala ($150.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$6,648 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 18 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2024, worth $6,648.00 in all: Football tickets - cu vs. kansas (4 @ $85 ea) ($340.00); Alamo bowl football tickets (4 @ $190 ea) ($760.00); Jacket ($250.00); Football tickets - cu vs kansas state (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,333 in gifts from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE received in 2024, worth $1,333.41 in all: Travel lodging and food for policy conference ($1,333.41). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,205 in gifts from NCSL in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NCSL received in 2024, worth $1,205.03 in all: Criminal justice policy conference - travel and accommodations ($1,205.03). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,000 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2024, worth $1,000.00 in all: Travel stipend awarded for the 2024 ncsl conference. a check was sent to reimburse travel expenses after the conference concluded. ($1,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“stipend”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$597 in gifts from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE received in 2024, worth $596.88 in all: Flight reimbursement for pga governing while black workshop. ($338.58); Hotel accommodations for pga governing while black workshop. ($258.30). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$4,281 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 17 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2024, worth $4,281.00 in all: Women's basketball - cu vs. utah state (3 @ $4 ea) ($12.00); Football tickets - cu vs osu (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00); Football tickets - cu vs utah (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00); Football tickets - cu vs cincinnati (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,022 in gifts from WEST ACADEMIC in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 4 items from WEST ACADEMIC received in 2024, worth $1,021.88 in all: Publication royalties ($119.73); Publication royalties ($267.08); Publication royalties ($434.71); Publication royalties ($200.36). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“publication”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$208 in gifts from MIT PRESS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from MIT PRESS received in 2024, worth $208.40 in all: Publication royalties ($208.40). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“publication”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,650 in gifts from EXCELINED SUMMIT in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EXCELINED SUMMIT received in 2024, worth $1,649.98 in all: Flight, incidentals, hotel, and registration for conference ($1,649.98). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$540 in gifts from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CASE 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE received in 2024, worth $540.00 in all: Registration for the case 2024 summer conference ($540.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$150 in gifts from DSST in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DSST received in 2024, worth $150.00 in all: 20th anniversary gala dinner ($150.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$250 in gifts from CHURCH OF THE ROCK in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CHURCH OF THE ROCK received in 2024, worth $250.00 in all: Speaking event ($250.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“speaking”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,985 in gifts from EXCELINED in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EXCELINED received in 2024, worth $1,984.95 in all: Flight, incidentals, hotel, registration for conference ($1,984.95). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,467 in gifts from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 3 items from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE received in 2024, worth $1,467.00 in all: Conference registration ($350.00); Air travel ($520.00); Lodging ($597.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$5,982 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 16 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2024, worth $5,982.00 in all: Alamo bowl football tickets (4 @ $190 ea) ($760.00); Jacket ($250.00); Football tickets - cu vs osu (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00); Football tickets - cu vs utah (4 club @ $73 ea) ($292.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,958 in gifts from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS in 2024, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS received in 2024, worth $1,957.84 in all: Organizational and educational retreat ($1,957.84). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$5,148 in gifts from DANIEL SHEA (NCSL PROGRAM PRINCIPAL – ENERGY) in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DANIEL SHEA (NCSL PROGRAM PRINCIPAL – ENERGY) received in 2023, worth $5,148.45 in all: This came from the national conference of state legislatures in the form of arrangements and reimbursements for a nuclear fact-finding trip to france. ($5,148.45). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,225 in gifts from DYLAN MCDOWELL (NCEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from DYLAN MCDOWELL (NCEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) received in 2023, worth $1,225.26 in all: This gift is from the national caucus of environmental legislators' arrangements for their southwest transmission and energy convening in santa fe nm. ($1,225.26). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“convening”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$8,792 in gifts from NCSL in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NCSL received in 2023, worth $8,792.22 in all: Lehi policy class ($8,792.22). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$500 in gifts from COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY received in 2023, worth $500.00 in all: Panelist talk on transgender issues ($500.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“panelist”) suggests one may apply. Colorado State University is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$500 in gifts from SPSSI - SOCIETY FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SOCIAL ISSUES in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from SPSSI - SOCIETY FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SOCIAL ISSUES received in 2023, worth $500.00 in all: Keynote speech at conference event ($500.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“keynote”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$250 in gifts from VEOLIA WTS, USA INC in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from VEOLIA WTS, USA INC received in 2023, worth $250.00 in all: Speaking fee for corporate pride event ($250.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“speaking”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,040 in gifts from EVERYTOWN 501(C)(4) in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EVERYTOWN 501(C)(4) received in 2023, worth $1,039.91 in all: Travel expenses for attending and speaking at everytown event in new york ($1,039.91). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“speaking”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,356 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 14 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2023, worth $2,356.00 in all: Sweatshirt ($55.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs stanford ($400.00); 4 tickets, $52 each, football vs ucla ($208.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs oregon state ($400.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,211 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 12 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2023, worth $2,211.00 in all: Sweatshirt ($55.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs stanford ($400.00); 4 tickets, $52 each, football vs ucla ($208.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs oregon state ($400.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,442 in gifts from OASIS IS A 501C3 PROJECT OF FAMILY VALUES @ WORK in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from OASIS IS A 501C3 PROJECT OF FAMILY VALUES @ WORK received in 2023, worth $2,442.00 in all: Leadership development training & networking opportunity for women state legislators ($2,442.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,000 in gifts from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2023, worth $1,000.00 in all: New lawmaker policy and leadership conference (lodging covered by ncsl) flights covered by co house dems. ($1,000.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$500 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2023, worth $500.00 in all: Speaking honoraria ($500.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“speaking”) suggests one may apply. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,836 in gifts from LAUREL STIEGLER, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from LAUREL STIEGLER, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES received in 2023, worth $1,836.00 in all: Room, board & travel to attend ncsl tax conference. 2023 ncsl fiscal institute symposium ($1,836.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. The giver is an association of legislatures or state governments; its paying for a meeting they take part in is an exception. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,615 in gifts from MX BEHLKE- DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from MX BEHLKE- DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE INSTITUTE FOR STATE POLICY LEADERS received in 2023, worth $1,615.00 in all: Reimbursement for attending a tax policy academy conference 11/18-20/2023- flight, hotel, transportation, food. ($1,615.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$252 in gifts from NILS ROBINSON- OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR DEMOCRATIC MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from NILS ROBINSON- OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR DEMOCRATIC MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS received in 2023, worth $252.00 in all: Attending of conference as a member of the board and for food. ($252.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$250 in gifts from CHEYENNE DAVIS-EUBANKS- DMO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from CHEYENNE DAVIS-EUBANKS- DMO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR received in 2023, worth $250.00 in all: Board member of dems municipal officials- conference meals from 09/20-09/22. ($250.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“conference”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,775 in gifts from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from STATE INNOVATION EXCHANGE received in 2023, worth $1,775.00 in all: Regenerative agriculture workshop attendance and travel ($1,775.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,609 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 11 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2023, worth $1,609.00 in all: Sweatshirt ($55.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs stanford ($400.00); 2 tickets, $52 each, football vs ucla ($104.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs oregon state ($400.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,649 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 14 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2023, worth $1,649.00 in all: 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs stanford ($400.00); 1 ticket, football vs ucla ($52.00); 1 suite ticket, football vs oregon state ($100.00); Regent meeting gift/ coffee, mug ($75.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$276 in gifts from STANDING FOR CHILDREN in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 1 item from STANDING FOR CHILDREN received in 2023, worth $275.92 in all: I attended the poudre hs to learn about the student success program. this was a fact finding trip and reimbursement for hotel costs. ($275.92). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“fact finding”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,861 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 9 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2023, worth $1,861.00 in all: 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs stanford ($400.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs oregon state ($400.00); Regent meeting gift/coffee, mug ($75.00); Regent meeting gift, uccs tote bag with gifts ($36.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,656 in gifts from EXCELINED SUMMIT in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit
Their own gift reports list 1 item from EXCELINED SUMMIT received in 2023, worth $1,655.78 in all: Scholarship applicant: registration, hotel, food and beverage ($1,655.78). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$1,114 in gifts from CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 2 items from CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS received in 2023, worth $1,113.98 in all: Reimbursement for airfare/insurance for conference in june ($414.98); Reimbursement for hotel/conference in june ($699.00). The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. The description (“reimbursement”) suggests one may apply. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).
$2,195 in gifts from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO in 2023, over the gift ban's $75 limit unless an exception applies
Their own gift reports list 13 items from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO received in 2023, worth $2,194.99 in all: Welcome gift from cu boulder ($16.00); Sweatshirt ($55.00); 4 club tickets, $100 each, football vs stanford ($400.00); 6 tickets, $52 each, football vs ucla ($312.00) …. The Colorado Constitution's gift ban limits what an official may accept from one person in a calendar year to $75 (as adjusted for inflation), with exceptions: food and admission where they speak or answer questions, a nonprofit's or government's reasonable expenses for a meeting where they take part, gifts from relatives and personal friends on a special occasion, tokens and informational material, and anything they paid fair value for. University Of Colorado is a public body; when it pays for an official's own duties (travel, events they attend in office) that isn't a gift from a private source. Reporting a gift is required either way; the report doesn't say which exception, if any, applies.
What to check
Whether an exception in art. XXIX, sec. 3(3) applies: a speaking role or scheduled program, a nonprofit (under 5% for-profit funding) or government paying for a meeting they took part in, a relative or personal friend, or payment of fair value by the official.
The Independent Ethics Commission's advisory opinions and letter rulings on similar gifts.
The report itself in TRACER (Supplemental Reports: Gifts, Honoraria and Other Benefits).