860DD1760BFF9AE0872583910079A255 Hearing Summary

Representative Williams, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1081. The bill allows a respondent to a discrimination complaint filed with the Colorado Civil Rights Division or Commission to request representation by a public defender; request to move the matter to a court of competent jurisdiction in certain cases; and to recoup legal costs and lost business income if all appeals are exhausted or if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in their favor.

Representative Williams answered questions from the committee.

Erin Reynolds, Legislative Council Staff, answered questions from the committee regarding the bill's fiscal note.

Kristi Brown, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Brown answered questions from the committee.

Barry Roseman, Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Maureen Cain, Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.

Jennifer Roberts, resenting herself and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill.

Daniel Ramos, One Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Josh Dickson, Union of Affirming Christians, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Dickson answered questions from the committee.

Representative Williams made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.