H_PHC_2019A 04/12/2019 12:32:45 PM Committee Summary

Representative Singer and Representative Duran, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1288 to the committee.  The bill establishes certain rights for siblings in foster care, unless the rights are not in the best interests of one of the siblings.

Representative Michaelson Jenet proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Chaz Tedesco, Adams County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.

Korey Elger, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Nancy Stewart, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dominique Mallard, Project Foster Power, testified in support of the bill.

Brianna Lennon, Project Foster Power, testified in support of the bill.

Stacey Sanders, Elevating Connections, testified in support of the bill.

Giselle Bernhardt, representing herself and Project Foster Power, testified in support of the bill.

Devonisha Bugarin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Davion Bugarin, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Singer commented on the bill and amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representative Singer responded to committee questions about the bill.

Representatives Singer and Duran gave closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Representative Michaelson Jenet proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Sheri Danz, Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill.

Gretchen Russo, DHS, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Smith, Denver Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Jamie Ulrich, Weld County Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Singer and Landgraf distributed amendments L.001, L.002, and L.003 (Attachments B, C, and D).

Representative Singer proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Kevin Smith, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

David Bolin, Colorado Long Term Service Providers, testified in support of the bill.

Erin Thatcher, HCPF, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Tobias, Department of Regulatory Agencies, responded to committee questions.

The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Dave DeNovellis, HCPF, responded to committee questions.

Representative Mullica gave closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.