Regina English

Regina English is an American Democratic politician serving Colorado's 17th house district, which includes the county of El Paso, in the Colorado House of Representatives. She won the seat on November 8, 2022, facing off against Republican candidate Rachel Stovall. English also served as the Treasurer of the Harrison School District 2 School Board, a position she has held from 2021-2023. Before serving as Treasurer, English served as the Vice President of the Board from 2019 to 2021. English also sat as the vice-president of the Colorado Black Caucus of School Board Directors until 2023.

Biography English has an associate degree in chemical dependency/drug and alcohol counseling, a bachelor's degree in management, and a master's degree in public administration. She obtained a Doctorate degree in organizational leadership in January 2023. She has also founded three companies. Yes M.A.A.M. founded in 2014, is a pageant program for African-American women. Be U, founded in 2016 is a Nonprofit organization that mentors young people in leadership skills. She also founded an organization called Be U Life Coaching in 2021.

Committees English is a member of two committees, the committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services, and the committee on Business Affairs and Labor.

Controversy A bill that would require each pet - even goldfish - in the state to be registered for a fee was introduced as HB24-1163 by English and was featured on the YouTube channel "Lehto's Law". According to Professor Lehto, the bill was not expected to clear committee.

Same-sex marriage vote During 2024, Regina English was the only Democratic member to have voted no and against same-sex marriage within the chamber - on a resolution (SCR3) to repeal and remove the “defunct and unconstitutional” 2006 ban on same-sex marriage, effecting the Constitution of Colorado. SCR3 eventually passed both houses of the Colorado Legislature by a 2/3rds super-majority and will be on the ballot for voters to decide in November.