Betty Boyd (Colorado legislator)

For persons of a similar name, see Betty Boyd (disambiguation).

Betty Boyd (born September 16, 1943) is an American state legislator. She represented the 21st district in the Colorado State Senate.^[2]

Betty Boyd
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	(1943-09-16) September 16, 1943 (age 81) Manchester, Connecticut
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Douglas
Children	2
Residence	Lakewood, Colorado
Website	Official website

During her term, she chaired the Health and Human Services Committee and served for a time as the senate president pro tempore.^[3]

Biography

Early life and education

Betty earned a baccalaureate degree in Sociology from Upsala College in New Jersey.^[4]

Legislative career

• 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
• Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, 2001-2006^[6][5]

Marriage and children

Betty and Douglas Boyd have two adult children, Jim and Kirsten.