2AE49BAEE57285A48725827900058294 Hearing Summary

The chair laid over Senate Bill 18-198 for action only.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Lundberg, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-241 to the committee. The bill prohibits the state government from taking certain adverse action against a person or organization for their religious beliefs in relation to adoptive and foster care services.

Adam Hebener, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Beth Woods, representing Hope's Promise, testified in support of the bill.

Laurence Gendelman, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Tamisha Macklin, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Laura Reinsch read testimony from Adrienne Elliot, representing Adoption Options, against the bill.

Mr. Gendelman responded to committee member questions.

Committee members received written testimony from David Romer, representing American Atheists, against the bill [Attachment J].

John McHugh, representing the Colorado LGBT Bar Association, testified against the bill.

Gena Ozols, representing NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado, testified against the bill.

Rachel Clark, representing the Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified against the bill.

Morgan Martin, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Appalenia Udell, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Ashley Chase, representing the Office of the Child's Representative, testified against the bill.

Autumn Leva, representing Family Policy Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Adrian Collins, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Barbara Monark, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brianna Titone, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Sharen Ford, representing Focus on the Family, testified in support of the bill.

Jenna Ellis, representing Colorado Family Action, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Rev. Sam Lopez, representing Amazing Love Sanctuary, testified against the bill.

Senator Lundberg wrapped up his presentation of the bill.