Appointment, swearing-in, and censure Douglas Bruce

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on morning before being sworn in, bruce kicked rocky mountain news photographer while on floor of colorado house of representatives (pictured). action, bruce became first legislator in colorado history officially censured.


in october 2007, bruce chosen on 2 other republican contenders state house seat vacated rep. bill cadman, following short contentious battle appointment. bruce received two-thirds of votes 66-member vacancy committee. although eligible sworn in after appointment certified, bruce postponed oath of office in order eligible serve full 4 terms beyond partial term under colorado s term limits rules, action criticized both republican , democratic lawmakers. delay led enactment of legislation requiring legislators sworn in within 14 days of selection. bruce cast dissenting vote on measure.


bruce demanded sworn in in front of full house, request denied both republican , democratic leadership. acquiesced individual swearing-in ceremony on january 14 after house republicans voted 22-1 call representative named district 15 if bruce did not take oath of office end of day.


on morning before sworn in, bruce kicked rocky mountain news photographer took bruce s picture during prayer; bruce accused photographer of violating order , decorum of house, , refused apologize, describing action instead nudge or tap. six-member legislative panel recommended 6-0 bruce censured house actions. on january 24, full house of representatives voted 62-1 censure bruce. became first representative in recorded history of state house formally censured.








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