DD43A577636D21B88725868C0070E83F Hearing Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Caraveo and Carver, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 21-1107, concerning the   Representative Caraveo explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Carver provided additional input on the merits of the bill. Representative Carver responded to questions regarding the efficacy of the bill, and the time frame of information removal under the bill.

The following persons testified regarding HB 21-1107:

Matthew Hoyt, representing Gunnison County, testified in support of the bill.

Susan Wheelan, representing El Paso County Public Health, testified in support of the bill.

John Douglas, representing the Tri-County Health Department, testified in support of HB 21-1107. Dr. Douglas responded to questions regarding the population served by Tri-County Health, and the impact of threats on his agency.

Beth Melton, representing Counties and Commissioners Acting Together and Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Grace Thorvilson, representing Colorado Immunization Advocates, testified in support of the bill.

Jonathan Houck, representing Gunnison County, testified in support of HB 21-1107.

Liane Jollon, representing San Juan Basin Public Health, testified in support of the bill.

Meagan Hillman, representing the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials, testified in support of HB 21-1107.

Emma Pinter, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of HB 21-1107.

Tim Lane, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill. He addressed questions raised during earlier discussion. Representative Carver assisted in responding to these questions.

The bill sponsors provided closing remarks in support of HB 21-1107. Various committee members discussed their positions on the bill.