One day after Senator Lois Tochtrop (D-Thornton), Representative John Soper (D-Thornton) and others gathered at Invesco Field at Mile High to discuss the bill informally known as the “Colorado Fan Act,” Senate Bill 24 passed the Senate unanimously on its final vote. The proposed legislation would allow individuals to resell their tickets without team or venue approval.

“I’m pleased to see this bill pass today,” remarked Sen. Tochtrop. "Denver has some of the most loyal fans in the country, and it's unfair not to allow these people to sell their tickets to whomever they choose. This is a personal property rights issue, and I’m proud to stand with the fans on this.”

The proposed legislation is intended to counter professional sports teams from monopolizing the secondary ticket market by ensuring that once a fan buys a ticket, he or she is the sole owner. It also ensures that fans receive refunds for event cancellations, admission denials, counterfeits, or if a ticket fails to conform to its description as advertised.

“It’s not about punishing any one team,” said Rep. Soper. “It’s about clarifying and enforcing the rights of ticket holders. And it’s about consumer freedom. It is absolutely wrong not to let fans who love and follow these teams resell their tickets.”

The bill now moves to the House for consideration.

With one month down and three to go, the legislative session is in full swing. Here are two chances for you to catch up:

On Thursday, Feb. 7, Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon and I will host a town meeting. (That’s one day after Ken’s 58th birthday, in case you’re counting). The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 101 Grape St., Denver.

On Saturday, Feb. 9, I’ll be speaking to the Aurora Democratic Forum, at the Apple Creek Restaurant, 10600 E. Iliff Ave. (Iliff and Havana). Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m.; the program, at 9 a.m.