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BILL SUMMARY For HCR25-1003

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Apr 21, 2025       Location LSB A

HCR25-1003 - Postponed Indefinitely


06:08:49 PM  
Representative DeGraaf, sponsor, presented House Concurrent Resolution 25-1003. The concurrent resolution refers a ballot measure to voters at the November 2026 election. If approved, the measure expands the definition of “inalienable rights” to include a person’s right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children.
06:21:00 PM  
Representative DeGraaf responded to questions from committee members.
06:34:55 PM  
Colleen Enos, representing Christian Home Educators of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Missy Espinoza, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jody Nickerson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jessica Fenske, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Sven Scharpen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Erin Lee, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
06:47:23 PM  
Lynda Keck, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Denise Kmilek, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Donna LaBelle, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Candice Stutzriem, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Lori Triplett, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Judy Papenfuss, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Keck responded to questions from the committee.
07:09:43 PM  
Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Treva Clowe, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Brandon Wark, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Jan Koester, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony on the bill is available as Attachment B.
07:19:19 PM  
Representative DeGraaf wrapped up his presentation of the concurrent resolution. Committee members offered their comments.

07:45:55 PM
Motion Refer HCR25-1003 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved DeGraaf
Seconded Bradley
Bradley Yes
Carter No
DeGraaf Yes
Espenoza No
Froelich No
Luck Yes
Mabrey No
Ricks No
Rydin No
Clifford No
Willford No
YES: 3   NO: 8   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL

07:46:37 PM
Motion Postpone HCR25-1003 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Clifford
Seconded Ricks
Bradley No
Carter Yes
DeGraaf No
Espenoza Yes
Froelich Yes
Luck No
Mabrey Yes
Ricks Yes
Rydin Yes
Clifford Yes
Willford Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS