Representative Benavidez presented House Bill 18-1231 to the committee, along with Amendment L.001 [Attachment A]. The bill repeals Columbus Day as a state holiday and replaces it with Election Day.

Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified in a neutral capacity and answered committee members' questions.

Gerald Carleo, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Anthony Polisi, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Jay Doherty, representing the Knights of Columbus, testified against the bill.

James Vecchiarelli, representing himself, testified against the bill and presented a handout [Attachment B].

Francis Brehm, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Martha Roberts, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Libby Comeaux, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Unity Sferrazza, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Nancy Rae Clark, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brianna Mestas, representing the Genicaro Apache Tribe of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Steele, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in a neutral capacity.

Amy Zuckerman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and presented a handout [Attachment C].

Tina Braxton, representing the All Nations Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Rita Martinez, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Tziavii Stevens, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Trinity Duran, representing herself, testified in support of bill.

Donovan Gurolla, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Shaina Oliver, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Roger Green, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Glenn Morris, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Aniwna Francis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Celeste Razavi-Shearer-Spink, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Doug Nelson, representing The Refuge, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Benavidez wrapped up her presentation to the committee.