C0CAC9CFA802E046872585180072094F Hearing Summary

Senator Fields, sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1048 to the committee. The bill clarifies that state law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race includes hair texture, type, or styles commonly or historically associated with race.

Catherine Smith, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Suzette Malveaux, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Charlotte Sweeney, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Smith and Ms. Malveaux responded to questions from the bill sponsor.

Erica Cobb, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Tiffany Choi, representing the Denver Classroom Teachers Association and the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Hashim Coates, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Masias, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in support of the bill.

Corletta Hithon-Davis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Monica James, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Nicole Mallery, representing the Colorado Women's Bar Association, the Sam Cary African-American Bar Association, and Denver Sister Circle, testified in support of the bill. She provided a letter from the Sam Cary African-American Bar Association in support of the bill (Attachment A).

Senator Fields wrapped up her presentation of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.