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 |
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 | (1943-09-16) September 16, 1943 (age 81) 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.
During her term, she chaired the Health and Human Services Committee and served for a time as the senate president pro tempore.
Biography
Early life and education
Betty earned a baccalaureate degree in Sociology from Upsala College in New Jersey.
Legislative career
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- Former President Pro Tempore, Colorado State Senate
- Senator, Colorado State Senate, 2006-2012 or 2013
- 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
Marriage and children
Betty and Douglas Boyd have two adult children, Jim and Kirsten.
References
- 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
- ^ "Betty Boyd (Colorado)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
External links
- campaign website
- Betty Boyd LinkedIn
- 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 women politicians
- 21st-century members of the Colorado General Assembly