Co-sponsors, Representatives Kennedy and Gonzales-Gutierrez introduced and gave a brief overview of House Bill 22-1244. The bill creates a new program in the Department of Public Health and Environment to regulate toxic air contaminants based on adverse health effects.

Rebecca Curry, representing Earthjustice, testified in support of the bill.

Cindy Copeland, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Curry, Ms. Copeland, and Dr. Harmacek answered questions from the committee.

Ms. Yoli Casas, representing VIVE Wellness, testified in support of the bill.

Jamie Valdez, representing Mothers Out Front, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Angelica Prisciliano, representing the Colorado People's Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Gabriel Otero, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Charles Perko, representing United Steelworkers of America, testified to amend the bill.

Grant Cruseturner, representing Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Scott Davis, representing Schmidt Construction Co., testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. JuanRoberto Madrid, representing the Colorado Public Health Association, testified in support of the bill. Michael Neal, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Diane Schwenke, representing Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Hagan Solin, Ms. Beck, Mr. Jacus, Ms. Schwenke, and Mrs. McCaleb answered questions from the committee.

Alexus Nelson, representing Colorado People's Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Lucy Molina, representing her community, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Michael Crews, representing Colorado BioScience Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jessi Done, representing Terumo, testified in opposition to the bill.

Bobby Patrick, representing Advanced Medical Technology Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Sara Kuntzler, representing Mountain Mamas, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Rod Rackley, representing Circle Graphics, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner Scott James, representing Weld County, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Dave Jeffrey, representing JPM Advanced Manufacturing, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner James, Mr. Rackley, Ms. Diesiny, Mr. Jeffrey, and Mr. Reichert answered questions from the committee.

Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.

Robyn Wille, representing Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, was available to answer committee questions.

Jeff West, representing Xcel Energy, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Doug Lempke, representing Tri-State Generation & Transmission, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Tim Rogers, representing Black Hills Energy, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Daniel Ponton, representing GRID Alternatives, testified in support of the bill.

Patricia Nelson, representing Weld Air and Water, testified in support of the bill.

Angie Binder, representing Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mrs. Lynn Granger, representing American Petroleum Institute Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mrs. Chelsie Miera, representing West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Richard Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Orf answered questions from the committee.

Jared Bynum, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Andrew Klooster, representing Earthworks, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Aranoff, Mr. Bayum, Mr. Klooster, and Mr. Goodman answered questions from the committee.

Summer Hill, representing Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner Melody Villard, representing Moffat County Commissioners, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Amaha answered questions from the committee.

Harmony Cummings, representing Resilient Denver, testified in support of the bill.

Anita Seitz, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Shaina Oliver, representing Moms Clean Air Force Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Moses, representing Colorado Jewish Climate Action, testified in support of the bill.