S_SA_2019A 04/24/2019 06:18:33 PM Committee Summary

Jeffrey Reister, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, introduced Richard Lewis Jr. and Sergio Cordova to the committee. Committee members received their appointment letters to the Civil Rights Commission (Attachment A).

Sergio Cordova introduced himself and discussed his interest in serving on the Civil Rights Commission. Richard Lewis Jr. introduced himself and discussed his interest in serving on the Civil Rights Commission. The appointees responded to questions from the committee.

David Oppenheim, representing the Office of Governor Jared Polis, introduced the appointments to the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Trust Fund. Committee members received a copy of their appointment letter (Attachment B).

Leticia Martinez, John Montepare, and David Cockrell introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the board.

Mina Liebert, Pam Denahy, Mo Siegel, and Jahi Simbai introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the board.

The appointees responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Oppenheim responded to committee questions.

Senator Garcia, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1193. The bill increases access to substance use disorder treatment and support for pregnant women and new mothers.

Shawn Coleman, representing the Drug Policy Alliance and the Colorado Coalition to Protect Children and Family Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Daniel Darting, representing Signal Behavioral Health Network, testified in support of the bill.

Jillian Adams, representing Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Snyder, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Darting responded to committee questions.

Dave Long, representing Logan County Human Services and Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. He provided two handouts for the committee (Attachments C and D).

Senator Garcia wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Senator Holbert and Senator Moreno, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1284. The bill repeals statutory requirements regarding the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District board of directors size and meeting time frames.

Michael Valdez, representing the Special District Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Gonzales, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1305. The bill clarifies that tribal departments of human services and law enforcement agencies may conduct criminal history background checks of persons who will be taking a child in an emergency placement.

Senator Zenzinger and Senator Priola, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1002 to the committee. The bill creates the School Leadership Pilot Program in the Colorado Department of Education to provide experiential professional development for school principals.

Senator Priola discussed amendment L.007 (Attachment E).

Senators Priola and Zenzinger responded to committee questions.

Julie Pelegrin, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee.

Jennifer Mello, representing the State Board of Education and the Department of Education, testified in support of the bill.

Jen Walmer, representing Democrats for Education Reform and Education Reform Now, testified in support of the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Priola and Senator Story, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1321. The bill allows an owner of a rental vehicle to verify a renter's driver license through an electronic device. Senator Priola provided a handout to the committee (Attachment F).

Senator Todd, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1277. The bill creates the computer science courses and clubs grant program in the Colorado Department of Education.

Andrew Sannier, representing Girls Who Code, testified in support of the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Commissioner Deb Gardner, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.

Bruce Eisenhauer, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified in support of the bill.

Nikolaus Remus, representing the American Institute of Architects Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Eisenhauer returned to the table to respond to committee questions.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Commissioner Deb Gardner, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.

Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. He provided a packet in support of the bill (Attachment H).

Mr. Bergman returned to the table to respond to committee questions.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Donovan, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1299. The bill establishes a minimum local government retirement plan contribution rate of 3 percent for plan participants. The bill also clarifies that the participant and local government contribution rates do not need to be the same so long as the rate is not less than 3 percent.

Joan Green Turner, representing the Colorado County Officials and Employees Retirement Association, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Rodriguez, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1306. The bill requires the Department of Labor and Employment to track and report on data specific to the state's call centers.

Sandra Murray, representing Communications Workers of America, testified in support of the bill.

Christopher Alvarado, representing Communications Workers of America, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Murray and Mr. Alvarado responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Rodriguez wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Senator Winter and Senator Cooke, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1316. The bill sets the minimum age for marriage at 16, and requires judicial approval of any marriage where a party is under the age of 18.

Anne Auld, representing Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

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

Lydia Waligorski, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Winter and Cooke wrapped up their presentation of the bill.