Vaad's sponsored legislation includes:

• HB 09-1114 - Devolve State Commuter Hwys To Loc Govs
• HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
• HB 09-1187 - Allow Tolling Of Existing Toll-free Hwys

For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Vaad was appointed by Gov. Hickenlooper (D) in December 2013 to fill a vacancy on the state public utilities commission. He took office on January 7, 2014, and was subject to senate approval. He retired on January 9, 2017.

Vaad joined the commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy left by James Tarpey, who resigned in November 2013, less than one year into his second four-year term. Vaad served out the remainder of Tarpey's term, ending in 2017.

Issues

Vaad did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.

Sponsored legislation

Vaad's sponsored legislation includes:

• HB 09-1114 - Devolve State Commuter Hwys To Loc Govs
• HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
• HB 09-1187 - Allow Tolling Of Existing Toll-free Hwys

For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vaad served on these committees:

• Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
• Appropriations Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
• Transportation Committee, Colorado House of Representatives, Chair

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vaad served on these committees:

• Appropriations Committee
• Transportation
• Transportation & Energy Committee