Senator Woodward, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-089 to the committee. The bill modifies the exemption from regulation by the Division of Private Occupational Schools for trade, business, professional, or fraternal organizations.

Alfred Westlake, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment B).  Mr. Westlake responded to committee member questions.

Lorna Candler, Director of the Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS), Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified against the bill.  She responded to committee member questions.

Mary Kanaly, representing DPOS, answered committee questions about the bill.

Committee discussion with Ms. Candler and Ms. Kanaly continued.

Dawn Lewis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She responded to committee member questions.

Lara Lee Hullinghorst, representing the Accupuncture Association of Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Mary Kathleen Rose, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment C) and responded to committee member questions.

Michael Coffee, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment D).

Mary Ann Foster, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment E).

Kim Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Sheryl Daniel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment F).

The committee discussed amendments L.002 (Attachment G) and L.001 (Attachment H) with Senator Woodward.

Senator Woodward wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Woodward.