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PVA 2004 Candidate Information
~ State House District 33 ~

This page contains candidate information about the candidates for State House District 33.

Highlights from this race: Notes:
Candidate questionnaire scores

1a. Did you grow up with animals? Yes/No
1b. If so, what kind?

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes - dogs, parakeets, cats, turtles, toads
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


2a. Does your family have animals? Yes/No
2b. If so, what kind?


SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes - horses, dogs, birds, fish
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


3. Are you in favor of the spaying/neutering of dogs and cats to reduce overpopulation? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


4. Would you be likely to support state legislation to require that animals raised for slaughter be protected from inhumane forms of slaughter, housing, and transportation? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


5. Would you be likely to support state legislation to require that educational institutions at all levels provide (and advertise to students) an alternative to animal dissection? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Undecided - I don't believe in killing animals to dissect - but ok if they are already dead.
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


6. Do you believe that aggravated cruelty/violence to animals should be a felony? (Choose Y, N, U, or C.)
(Y) yes; (N) no; (U) undecided; (C) yes, in certain cases (e.g., extreme cases only, or after the first offense)


SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) (Y)
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


7. Would you be likely to support state legislation prohibiting the use of elephants in traveling acts, such as circuses? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


8. Of the two following value statements, to which are you likely to give higher priority?
(a) Wildlife and their environment are to be protected and preserved.
(b) Wildlife and their environment are to be managed.


SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) (a)
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


9. Section 33-1-101 (1), Colorado Revised Statutes, states, "It is the policy of the state of Colorado that the wildlife and their environment are to be protected, preserved, enhanced, and managed for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and its visitors."
Do you believe that all Colorado residents should have a voice in wildlife policy? Yes/No/Undecided


SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


10. Do you believe that there are forms of hunting that are unethical and that wildlife should be protected from them? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


11. Do you believe that Amendment 14, the anti-trapping initiative passed by Colorado voters in 1996, should be overturned or weakened in any way? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) No
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


12. Would you be likely to support state legislation to (1) require counties to allow county-level ballot initiatives and (2) establish consistent procedures and criteria for such initiatives? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


13. Do you think that initiating a state ballot issue should be (a) easier; (b) harder; or (c) as it is now?

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) (a)
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


14. Would you be willing to consider factual documentation from PVA on a given issue? Yes/No/Undecided

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Yes
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


Please add any other comments ...

SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) I believe that life is a circle and all beings are interdependent on one another. Therefore it is in our own best aesthetic + health interests to assure that all forms of life are protected for our mutual benefit.

As a state employee, I have worked very hard in my career to assure that those with little or no voice are heard. I've received awards for my advocacy work on their behalf. I believe animals, wildlife fall into the category of those without a voice + will do my best to assure their protection.
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond



Candidate questionnaire scores
SHD33 Dianne Primavera (D) Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 92%
SHD33 Bill Berens (R) Did not respond


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