Senator Gonzales introduced Senate Bill 21-077 concerning lawful presence credentialing.  The bill specifies that a verification of lawful presence is not required of an applicant for a license, certificate, or registration to practice a regulated profession.  She distributed Amendments L.001 and L.002  to the committee (Attachments C and D).  Senator Gonzales responded to questions from the committee.

Patty Salazar, Executive Director, Department of Regulatory Agencies, spoke in favor of the bill.

Karen Nunez, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Duvia Ortega, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Jose Lopez-Nava, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Lorena Garcia, Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill.

Stephanie Beltran, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Carin Rosa, Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Early Childhood, spoke in favor of the bill.

Deysi De Luna, Colorado Jobs with Justice, spoke in favor of the bill.

Brittany Vessely, Colorado Catholic Conference, spoke in favor of the bill.

Christine Hernandez, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, spoke in favor of the bill.

Michael Nicoletti, Department of Regulatory Agencies, spoke in favor of the bill.  He discussed the purpose of Amendment L.001 (Attachment C and L.002 (Attachment D).  He responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Gonzales responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Gonzales made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Senator Priola made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Senator Rodriguez made closing comments on the merits of the bill.