Betty Boyd (Colorado legislator)
Betty Boyd | |
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| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office March 2006 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Deanna Hanna [1] |
| Succeeded by | Jessie Ulibarri |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Succeeded by | Andy Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1943 Manchester, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Douglas |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lakewood, Colorado |
| Website | Official website |
Betty Boyd (born September 16, 1943) is an American state legislator. She represented the 21st district in the Colorado State Senate.[2]
During her term, she chaired the Health and Human Services Committee and served for a time as the senate president pro tempore.[3]
Biography
[edit]Early life and education
[edit]Betty earned a baccalaureate degree in Sociology from Upsala College in New Jersey.[4]
Legislative career
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- Former President Pro Tempore, Colorado State Senate[5][6]
- Senator, Colorado State Senate, 2006-2012 or 2013[6][5]
- 2011-2012 Committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair
- Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Colorado State Senate
- 2009-2010 Committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate
- State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado Senate
- 2011-2012 Committees:
- Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, 2001-2006[6][5]
Marriage and children
[edit]Betty and Douglas Boyd have two adult children, Jim and Kirsten.
References
[edit]- ^ Hughes, Jim (2006-03-22). "Sen. Hanna has tearful send-off". Denver Post. p. B2.
Her successor, Betty Boyd, must wait two days to assume the seat...
- ^ Colorado General Assembly Page Archived January 31, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bartels, Lynn (2009-04-18). "Shaffer next in line for Senate president". Denver Post.
- ^ Votesmart
- ^ a b c "Betty Boyd (Colorado)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ a b c "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
External links
[edit]- [1]
- [2] campaign website
- Betty Boyd LinkedIn
Categories:
- Living people
- 1943 births
- Upsala College alumni
- Democratic Party Colorado state senators
- Democratic Party members of the Colorado House of Representatives
- People from Manchester, Connecticut
- Women state legislators in Colorado
- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century Colorado politicians