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Joe Rice
Colorado House of Representatives District 38
Former member
Term in office began
2007
Term in office ended
2011
Political party Democratic
Profession Consultant

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Joe Rice was a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing the 38th District from 2007 to 2011.

Rice is currently a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve, Vice President of RIGOR Engineering Corporate Services, and a self-employed consultant.

He served as Mayor of the City of Glendale from 1996-2003, and on the Glendale City Council from 1994-1996.[1]

Issue positions

Rice provided answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his legislative priorities Rice replied:

  • 1. "Continue to invest in the new energy economy and renewable energy sources that are good for the environment and good for the economy. Investments of the last few years have yielded an increase in jobs and economic activity."
  • 2. "Reform tax system to ease burdens on business, particularly small businesses. Update tax code to a 21st century economy. Steps taken last year to reduce taxes have improved Colorado's business climate and overall economy (CNBC Rankings)."
  • 3. "Reform the antiquated transportation funding system as described in the "State Taxes" section above."[2]

Committee assignments

Sponsored legislation

Rice's sponsored legislation includes:

  • HB 09-1001 - Income Tax Credit For CO Job Growth
  • HB 09-1085 - Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Act
  • HB 09-1358 - Create Health Care System For Colorado
  • SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [3]

For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Elections

2010

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2010

Rice ran for re-election to the 38th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Rice was defeated by Kathleen Conti (R) in the November 2 general election.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 38 General election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Kathleen Conti (R) 15,701
Joe Rice (D) 14,809

2008

On November 4, 2008, Rice won re-election to the 38th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Dave Kerber (R).[4]

Rice raised $151,908 for his campaign, while Kerber raised $56,315.[5]

Colorado State House, District 38 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Joe Rice (D) 20,357
Dave Kerber (R) 17,286

Campaign donors

2008

Below are Rice's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]

Contributor 2008 total
CO Democratic Party House Majority Project $10,200
CO Education Assoc $4,250
Apartment Assoc of Metro Denver $4,025
CO Assoc of Realtors $4,000
Service Employees Local 105 $4,000

External links

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References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rice
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Rice Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Teacher's Union Shaken, Allies Divided by Passage of Tenure Reform," May 12, 2010
  4. ↑ 2008 general election results, Colorado
  5. ↑ Colorado House spending, 2008
  6. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Colorado House District 38
2007–2011 		Succeeded by
Kathleen Conti
v • d • e
Republican majority Current members of the Colorado House of Representatives
Majority Speaker: Frank McNulty (R) • Majority Leader: Amy Stephens (R) • Minority Leader: Mark Ferrandino (D)
   
Democratic (32) • Republican (33) • Colorado State Senate • Colorado House of Representatives
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