It’s been like old home week at the Capitol in recent days with the return of former Colorado lawmakers, who either lost their re-election bids, opted not to run again or were turned out by term limits.
Former Rep. Ken Summers, R-Lakewood, who lost his Senate bid in November, has been back under the Gold Dome several times, including leading the House in prayer on Monday.
“I get more press now than I ever did,” he said, with a laugh.
“Bobby!” Republican Rep. Amy Stephens of Monument said, in delight when she spotted former Rep. Robert Ramirez of Westminster last week on the House floor. Ramirez lost his re-election bid last year and some 20 pounds to go with it.
Former Sen. Keith King, R-Colorado Springs, was at the Capitol today to testify against Senate Bill 213, the “Future School Finance Act.” He chose not to run for re-election last year after he was drawn into the same district as another Republican. Former Rep. Rosemary Marshall, D-Denver, attended to hear testimony on House Bill 1264, to overturn the death penalty. She was term limited in 2008.
