ADBBA8A21998014C8725839F0079DE56 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

Representative Humphrey, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1140.  The bill prohibits the State of Colorado from taking any action against a religious organization or an individual for acting on their religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for excluding a group or an individual from its services.  The organization or individual may file a claim against the state within two years of an alleged action violating the bill.

Brad Bergford, Commission for the Protection of Constitutional Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Benjamin Waters, LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.

Miz Cordero, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.

Peggy Sue Andre, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. She provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Jill Wildenberg, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. She read a statement from Rev. Amanda Henderson.

Dilpreet Jammu, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Paula Greisen, Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Patricia Anthone, representing herself, testified on the bill.

Ryan Williams, representing himself, testified on the bill.

Burt Yellin, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Stuart Pack, Anti-Defamation League, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ashley Chase, Colorado Office of the Child's Representative, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Pack answered questions from the committee.

Stan Kahler, representing himself, testified on the bill. Representative Kennedy made comments regarding the committee proceedings.

Frank Warner, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mary Parker, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. She provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B).

John McHugh, One Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Parker provided additional testimony to the committee.

Jenna Ellis, Colorado Family Action, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ellis answered questions from the committee.

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