law named after a Jessica Lunsford who was brutally raped and murdered by a repeat sex offender. McNulty's bill to create mandatory minimum sentences for criminals convicted of violent sex assaults against children died in the House Judiciary Committee. Other legislation introduced and passed by McNulty included a bill to make it easier for farmers and ranchers to temporarily donate their water to help protect the environment, especially during times of drought. During the 2007-2008 legislative interim, McNulty served on the Transportation Legislation Review Committee. 2008 Legislative Session McNulty again served on the House Agriculture, Livestock & Natural Resources Committee, the House Transportation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. He also served on a special committee appointed to review allegations of improper behavior by Rep. Douglas Bruce. The committee recommended that Rep. Bruce be censured for his actions. The censure resolution passed 62-1. McNulty introduced legislation that eliminated antiquated rules for the submission of development plats, increased transparency in campaign contributions, increased a focus on the use and availability of hydroelectricity, required that those registering to vote show proof of citizenship first, and made state funding available for Colorado National Guardsmen attending state colleges and universities. He also addressed minimum bond requirements designed to keep drug dealers off the streets and pushed for divestment of state pension funds from companies doing business in Iran, a move which led to new rules governing Colorado's Public Employees Retirement Association investments. 2008 Election In 2008, McNulty successfully secured a second term in the Colorado House of Representatives; earning 63% of the votes cast in the general election against the Democratic nominee, John Stevens. The Denver Post endorsed McNulty's 2008 re-election bid. In October 2008, McNulty participated in the "Western Values Tour" with U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona. The purpose of the tour was to promote the McCain-Palin presidential ticket in central Colorado. 2009 Legislative Session McNulty served as ranking Republican on the House Agriculture, Livestock & Natural Resources Committee and served as a member of the House Transportation & Energy Committee and the Legislative Audit Committee. In 2009, McNulty continued his efforts to make college available to members of America's military by eliminating the in-state tuition waiting period for military veterans if they made their home in Colorado. He initiated efforts to help protect children from coming into contact with felons while attending public schools and worked with Rep. Laura Bradford and