Licensure Effort - 2006   

HB 1127 Update:  After being passed in the Senate and House, Governor Bill Owens vetoed HB 1127.  Please click on the following link to read why he chose as he did.

5/27/06 EBlast from CATA President Chris Mathewson

HB 1127 moves on to the Governor's office! (5/3/06 Eblast)

HB 1127 moves out of the Senate! (4/28/06 E-blast)

HB 1127 passes in Senate Appropriations (4/19/06 E-blast)

HB 1127 passes in Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee (3/15/06 E-Blast)

House Bill 1127 Moves On! (2/15/06 E-Blast)

Crucial Step for CATA Legislation (2/15/06 E-Blast) - Members are urged to contact their legislators!

Legislation Update & FAQ's - posted 2/3/06

To follow the progress of HB 1127, the Athletic Trainers' Practice Act" go to the Colorado General Assembly website:  www.leg.state.co.us   Click on the "Current Regular Session" link and type in 1127 in the box above the "go directly to bill number" link.

Information about the CATA's Legislative Efforts

(please click on the following links)

• Find out who your legislator is (you need to know your 9-digit zip code)...

• Sample letter to send to your legislator

• Goals of Licensure/Regulation for Athletic Trainers

• CATA Hosts Social near the Capitol

• Legislative Action Task Force Members

• Chronology of Legislation Action Task Force events

Goals of Licensure/Regulation for Athletic Trainers in Colorado

Simply stated, the CATA is seeking licensure as way to regulate our profession.  Our ultimate goal in this pursuit is to protect the public by assuring that:

         1.  Only persons who are appropriately qualified are allowed to practice athletic

                training;

          2.  Persons who are not qualified are prevented from practicing athletic

                training;

          3.  Regulatory oversight of those persons who are authorized to engage in

                such practice.

The NATA regards this pursuit of regulation as its #1 goal for all state associations.

CATA Hosts Social near the Capitol

On January 17, 2006, the CATA hosted a  Legislator Social at the City Grill in Denver.  Here, the CATA BOD and members were given the opportunity “meet and greet” Legislators in a social environment. It was a great “get to know us” event with a great turnout from our Legislators.

Darryl Miller, Rep. John Soper (D), Dominic DiManna

Kelly Brick, Rep. Terrence Carroll (D)

Christine O'Dell, Connie Larsen, Rep. Betty Boyd (D)

This page is intended to inform and educate all who are interested in the legal status of Certified Athletic Trainers across the state of Colorado.  If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact any CATA executive board member or Jennifer Dougherty, Legislative Action Task Force Chair.

Please send all questions and comments to: Kelly Brick, ATC, Webmaster