Mr. David Stark, representing Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Practice of Law, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Maha Kamal, representing CBA, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Amy Goscha, representing Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Committee, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Elisa Overall, representing Colorado Access to Justice Commission, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the fees to be charged by paraprofessionals under HB 24-1291, and the duties to be performed by paraprofessionals under the bill.  Mr. Stark responded to questions regarding the examination requirements in the bill. Discussion ensued regarding this point, and the carriage of malpractice insurance under the bill.  Discussion followed regarding how paraprofessionals are trained, licensure under the bill, and supervision of paraprofessionals under the bill.

Representatives English and Joseph provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1291. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.