Randy Fischer
| Randy Fischer | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 53rd district |
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In office January 10, 2007 – January 7, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Angie Paccione |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer Arndt |
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| Born | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kathy |
| Residence | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Profession | Engineer |
| Bills Introduced in 2007 by Rep. Fischer (for which Rep. Fischer is the primary originating sponsor) |
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| Bill | Title | Outcome | |
| HB07-1051 | Concerning the notice sent by a county treasurer to a taxpayer for unpaid property taxes. | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB07-1096 | Concerning the funding of the Colorado Water Resources Research Institute [...] | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB07-1197 | Concerning the authority of a county to abate conditions that contribute to a violation of a general stormwater quality permit [...] | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB07-1203 | Concerning grants administered by the governor's office of energy management and conservation regarding energy. | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB07-1328 | Concerning the establishment of educational programs regarding water pollution from storm run-off. | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| Bills Introduced in 2008 by Rep. Fischer (for which Rep. Fischer is the primary originating sponsor) |
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| Bill | Title | Outcome | |
| HB08-1026 | Concerning the Colorado Water Resources Research Institute, and [...] expanding the duties of the institute, and authorizing the institute as a contracting entity for water research. | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB08-1159 | Concerning institute charter schools | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB08-1161 | Concerning an increase in the regulatory authority of the Mined Land Reclamation Board over mining, and [...] ensuring the protection of ground water and public health [...] | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB08-1165 | Concerning an increase in the regulatory authority of the Mined Land Reclamation Board over mining. | Postponed indefinitely in House committee | |
| HB08-1230 | Concerning a requirement that mobile machinery that uses diesel fuel comply with emissions limitations. | Postponed indefinitely in House committee | |
| HB08-1280 | Concerning protection of water rights used by the Colorado Water Conservation Board for instream flows under contracts with water rights owners. | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB08-1405 | Concerning the funding of the Colorado Water Institute [...] | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| Bills Introduced in 2009 by Rep. Fischer (for which Rep. Fischer is the primary originating sponsor) |
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| Bill | Title | Outcome | |
| HB09-1070 | Concerning the prohibition of certain types of lands from inclusion in urban renewal areas, and [...] requiring the participation in urban renewal authorities of governmental entities that impose property taxes. | Postponed indefinitely in House committee | |
| HB09-1142 | Concerning the election of a director of a water conservancy district. | Postponed indefinitely in House committee | |
| HB09-1177 | Concerning granting voting rights to student members of the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University system. | Postponed indefinitely in House committee | |
| HB09-1282 | Concerning the recycling of certain electronic devices, and [...] establishing a task force [...] to make recommendations regarding the implementation of electronic device recycling programs [...] | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
| HB09-1349 | Concerning a special election period for the continuation of health care coverage after involuntary termination from employment. | Signed by Gov. Ritter | |
Randy Fischer (born c. 1951) is a former legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado. An engineering consultant with a background in natural resources, Fischer was first elected as a Democrat in 2006 to the Colorado House of Representatives, Fischer represented House District 53, which encompasses the western half of Fort Collins, Colorado. In the legislature, Fischer sponsored legislation relating to uranium mining and also focused on water and environmental issues. In the house, he served for a time as Deputy Majority Whip and chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources committees. Term limited, he did not seek re-election in 2014, and his term ended in early January, 2015.
A third-generation Coloradan born and raised in Fort Collins, Fischer attended Colorado State University, earning a bachelor's degree in natural resource management in 1976. Upon graduation, he was named Outstanding Graduating Senior for the College of Natural Resources; he later served on the CSU College of Natural Resources Alumni Board. He went on to earn a master's degree in civil engineering from Colorado State in 1989.
During his time at CSU, he worked for the Poudre School District's Outdoor Education Program, and has since worked in the fields of construction, and agriculture, including a stint as a professional beekeeper. He currently runs an engineering consulting firm, specializing in abandoned mine cleanup and acid mine drainage.
Fischer served on a number of local boards and commissions, primarily dealing with natural resources and land use issues, including the Larimer County Rural Land Use Advisory Board, the City of Fort Collins' Water Board, Storm Drainage Board, Natural Resources Advisory Board, and City Plan Update Committee, and on the board of the Legacy Land Trust. His wife, Kathy, is a former high school teacher; they have lived in Fort Collins for over 30 years.
After having worked on campaigns for Fort Collins city council and the Larimer County Board of Commissioners, Fischer first ran for public office in 2006, seeking the legislative seat being vacated by Congressional candidate Angie Paccione. He took 59 percent of the vote in a four-way race against Republican Anne Yeldell, Libertarian Mark Brophy, and Constitution Party candidate Darren Morrison.
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