900C40CB9728FFFD8725822C0000E22F Hearing Summary

Senator Fenberg, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-087 to the committee. The bill allows certain refugees and special immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition at institutions of higher education.

Jennifer Wilson, representing the International Rescue Committee, testified in support of the bill.

Garett Reppenhagen, representing Vet Voice Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Angel Guma, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Reppenhagen responded to committee member questions.

Mica Varga, representing No One Left Behind, testified in support of the bill.

Travis Weiner, representing Veterans for American Ideals, testified in support of the bill.

Maytham Alshadaad, representing the Denver Refugee and Immigrant Vitalization and Empowerment (DRIVE) Project, testified in support of the bill.

Abbey Hickey, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Elise Heyen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Tiffeny Pippin, representing Spring Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Linda Van Doren, representing Emily Griffith Technical College, testified in support of the bill.

Enas Alsharea, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Fenberg wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.