Location: SCR 357
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1122
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1122
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Postpone House Bill 17-1122 indefinitely. The moti Refer House Bill 17-1122 to the Committee of the W |
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02:20 PM -- HB17-1122
Senator Moreno, sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1122 which concerns the issuance of a new birth certificate with a gender designation that differs from the gender designated on the person's original birth certificate.
02:24 PM -- Michael Nicoletti, Legislative Liaison for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:27 PM -- Dr. Alexis Chavez, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:30 PM -- Shari Zabel, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:32 PM
The preceding witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:33 PM -- Mick Hartley, representing the Family Policy Alliance, spoke in opposition to the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment F).
02:40 PM -- Lynn Grandon, representing the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, spoke in opposition to the bill. She distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment G).
02:42 PM -- Emma Shinn, representing the Colorado Name Change Project, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:46 PM -- Jenna Clinchard, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:49 PM -- Jude Clinchard, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:50 PM -- Jack Teter, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:54 PM -- Karen Axe, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:57 PM -- Michael Norton, representing the Colorado Freedom institute, spoke in opposition of the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment H).
03:00 PM -- Carolyn Martin, representing Laura Thomas, a Douglas County Commissioner, spoke in opposition to the bill.
03:02 PM -- Lucia Bennet Leighton, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:06 PM -- Laura MacWaters, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:09 PM -- Heather De La Fuente, representing the Colorado Psychological Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:13 PM -- Rachel Clark, representing the Colorado Women's Bar Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:17 PM -- Matisse Ravenhart, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:19 PM -- Sheri Proctor, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:22 PM -- Erik Kluzek, representing himself and PFLAG, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:26 PM -- Karen Langley, representing the LGBT Bar Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:30 PM -- Courtney Gray, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:33 PM -- Rosina Kovar, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill. She distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment I).
03:38 PM
There were no more witnesses and Senator Marble closed public testimony. Senator Moreno gave closing comments to the bill. Committee members gave closing comments to the bill. Committee discussion ensued.
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| BILL: | HB17-1122 | |
| TIME: | 03:53:39 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1122 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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Yes |
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Fenberg |
Yes |
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Hill |
No |
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Sonnenberg |
No |
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Marble |
No |
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB17-1122 | |
| TIME: | 03:53:52 PM | |
| MOVED: | Hill | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 17-1122 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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Court |
No |
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Fenberg |
No |
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Hill |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Marble |
Yes |
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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03:55 PM
The committee adjourned.