Representative Williams, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1053. This bill allows any registered voter to request a recount of ballots cast in an election and allows for manual recounts to be requested for both automatic and requested recounts.

Members of the committee asked questions to the bill sponsor.

Peg Perl, representing the Arapahoe County Clerk & Recorder's Office, testified in opposition to the bill. She answered questions from the committee. Amanda Gonzalez, representing Colorado Common Cause; and Martha Tierney, representing America Votes and Colorado Democratic Party, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Tierney answered committee questions.

Mary Parker, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Hilary Rudy, representing Colorado Department of State, was available to answer committee questions. She answered questions from members of the committee.

Matt Crane, representing Colorado County Clerks Assocation, was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Crane answered questions from the committee.

Karen Kennedy, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Williams introduced and moved amendment L.005 (Attachment B)

Representative Williams introuced and moved amendment L.006 (Attachment C)

Representative Williams introduced and moved amendment L.007 (Attachment D)

Representative Willams introduced and moved amendment L.001 (Attachment E)

Representative Willams introduced and moved amendment L.003 (Attachment F).

Representative Willams introduced and moved amendment L.008 (Attachment G).

Representative Williams offered closing remarks on House Bill 21-1053. Committee members also offered closing remarks.