Owens Calls Another Special Session
Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting, Growth
DENVER -- Gov. Bill Owens has ordered a special session on Sept. 19 for lawmakers to deal with redistricting and the thorny issues of growth.
At a news conference Thursday, Owens said that he believes the Republicans and Democrats can reach a consensus on growth.
The lawmakers also will redraw congressional districts to add a seventh that Colorado received because of a 30 percent growth in population during the 1990s.
Although growth was identified as a top priority among residents, lawmakers failed to enact new laws to help control growth during the last regular session and a special session in
May.
Previous Stories:
- May 22, 2001: Special Session On Growth Ends Without Compromise
- May 18, 2001: Still No Growth Bill In Special Session
- May 15, 2001: Gov. Owens Addresses Special Session Monday
- May 11, 2001: Special Session Moves Into Day Two
- May 10, 2001: Legislative Special Session Begins Thursday
- May 10, 2001: Angry Lawmakers Can't Compromise On Growth Bill
- May 9, 2001: No Growth Bill As Midnight Deadline Approaches
- May 8, 2001: Growth Bill Stalls In Conference Committee
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