27FC2A2039678DDC87258AFD000083CF Hearing Summary

Senator Michaelson Jenet, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1252, which continues the Suicide Prevention Commission until September 1, 2029. Under current law, the commission repeals on September 1, 2024. The bill also decreases the size of the commission from 26 to 22 people.

Mr. Steve Sanchez, representing Colorado State Suicide Commission, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Lena Heilmann, representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Susan Marine, representing Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Linda Newell, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members provided comments to the panel.

Ms. Erin Meschke,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.



Mr. Kennedy Pugh, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.



Aimee Resnick, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.



Additional written
tesitmony was submitted to the committee (Attachment J).



Committee members asked the panel questions.

Senator Michaelson Jenet provided closing remarks.