752420FB680B99F787258AAF0070DB66 Hearing Summary

Senators Danielson and Ginal introduced Senate Bill 24-040, which appropriates additional state funding for senior services in FY 2024-25, requires that funding increase by inflation starting in FY 2025-26, and requires an adequacy study of that funding.

Ms. Jayla Sanchez Warren, representing Denver Regional Council of Governments, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jody Barker, representing Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Tom McConaghy, representing Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions.

Ms. Amanda De Bock, representing Meals on Wheels Mesa County, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Frank Bruno, representing Via Mobility Services, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Chris Lynn, representing Seniors Resource Center, testified in support of the bill.

Leslie Kalechman, representing AARP Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Coral Cosway, representing Alzheimer's Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The committee resumed.

Senators Danielson and Ginal provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.