Rob’s upbringing taught him the value of hard work, grit, determination, and what small businesses mean to a family and a community. Rob's great-grandfather moved to Riverton, Wyoming, in 1906 to serve as the surveyor for the town, canal, and road projects throughout Wyoming. His grandfather George was born in that same town in 1910 and drove trucks for his entire adult life. Rob’s father Bob was born in Riverton in 1947. ​When Rob was born, his family lived in a camper while his dad moved around the state on a road construction crew. When Rob was two, his dad quit in order to seek more stable opportunities for his young family. They moved into the trailer court with a single-wide.
LAST SESSION:
I introduced SB19-131 allowing certain businesses to be exempt from the destination sourcing rule. SB19-131 would exempt Colorado small business from the first $100,000 of out-of-jurisdiction sales. This would have put Colorado businesses on a more level playing field with the out-of-state retailers who are selling into Colorado, because the WayfairSupreme Court decision demands a de minimisexemption of at least $100,000. I want to empower businesses to make smart decisions and have the ability to do so through the system in Colorado.
MOVING FORWARD:
Although SB19-131 was pushed back by the Democrats, I plan to continue fighting for small businesses in Colorado. I plan to work on removing the burdens weighing down on small businesses, giving them more room to succeed and grow in their community.