CEC023A6DFB2164B872582800070063A Hearing Summary

Representative Covarrubias, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-201 to the committee.  The bill expands the length of time that religious organizations can provide on-site child care and remain exempt from child care licensing.    

Representative Covarrubias responded to committee questions on the bill.

Representative Danielson proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Mary Anne Snyder, Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in opposition to the bill.

Evie Hudak, Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Christina Walker, Clayton Early Learning, testified in opposition to the bill.

Bill Jaeger, Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in opposition to the bill.

Diane Price, Early Connections Learning Centers, testified in opposition to the bill.  Ms. Price responded to committee questions.

Rigo Mendez read the testimony of Gabe Valle and Bishop Porter in support of the bill.

Rachel Swally, Church for All Nations, testified in support of the bill.

Joshua Lehman, Elmwood Baptist Church, testified in support of the bill.

Pedro Gonzalez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill with the assistance of an interpreter.

Mr. Lehman and Ms. Swally responded to committee questions.

Jessica Ross, Colorado Family Action, testified in support of the bill.

Lori Rase, Highline Community Church, testified in support of the bill.  

Sheila Robinson, Centennial Church, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Robinson, Crossroads Church, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Robinson, Ms. Robinson, and Ms. Rase responded to committee questions.

Emperatriz Lugo, representing herself, testified in support of the bill with the assistance of an interpreter.

Representative Covarrubias gave concluding remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.