S_SA_2019A 02/04/2019 01:32:01 PM Committee Summary

Dan Slack, Executive Director of the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA), introduced David Bomberger, who has been reappointed to the board.  Committee members received an appointment letter for Mr. Bomberger (Attachment A).

Mr. Bomberger introduced himself to the committee and responded to committee member questions.

Mr. Slack responded to committee member questions.

Senator Woodward, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-089 to the committee. The bill modifies the exemption from regulation by the Division of Private Occupational Schools for trade, business, professional, or fraternal organizations.

Alfred Westlake, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment B).  Mr. Westlake responded to committee member questions.

Lorna Candler, Director of the Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS), Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified against the bill.  She responded to committee member questions.

Mary Kanaly, representing DPOS, answered committee questions about the bill.

Committee discussion with Ms. Candler and Ms. Kanaly continued.

Dawn Lewis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She responded to committee member questions.

Lara Lee Hullinghorst, representing the Accupuncture Association of Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Mary Kathleen Rose, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment C) and responded to committee member questions.

Michael Coffee, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment D).

Mary Ann Foster, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment E).

Kim Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Sheryl Daniel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment F).

The committee discussed amendments L.002 (Attachment G) and L.001 (Attachment H) with Senator Woodward.

Senator Woodward wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Woodward.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Woodward, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-087 to the committee.  The bill creates exceptions to state law regarding section 529 savings accounts and enrollment across school district boundaries for students subjected to a school safety incident.  Senator Woodward responded to committee member questions and provided written testimony in support of the bill (Attachment I).

Nate Golich, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Shawna Fritzler, representing Colorado PTA, testified against the bill.

Jonna Levine, representing Support Jeffco Kids, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Senator Woodward wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.

Senator Fields and Senator Cooke, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-091. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain a policy for supporting a peace officer who is involved in a shooting or fatal use of force. Senators Cooke and Fields responded to committee member questions.

Paul Pazen, Chief of Police, Denver Police Department, testified in support of the bill.

John Nicoletti, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Nicoletti and Chief Pazen responded to committee member questions.

Ron Sloan, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in support of the bill.

Albert Elio, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

Heather DeLange, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Sean Harper, representing the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, the Colorado Police Protective Association, and the Denver Police Protective Association, testified on the bill.

Jeanette Black, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Catherine Black, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Black, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Cooke discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment J). Senator Fields discussed amendment L.002 (Attachment K).

Senators Fields and Cooke wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.

Committee discussion with the bill sponsors continued.