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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23-1308

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date May 2, 2023       Location Old State Library

HB23-1308 - Postponed Indefinitely
02:42:09 PM  
Representative Ortiz, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1308 concerning access to government by persons with disabilities and provided a handout (Attachment A).  The bill proposes providing access to ballots for persons with disabilities; upon request, providing auxiliary aids and services for members of the General Assembly; upon request of persons required to appear in court, video conferencing; accessibility to meetings of public bodies; and audio and wayfinding programs at the State Capitol building.
02:42:21 PM  
Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Maureen Welch, representing Navigating Disability Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Andrew Montoya, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Jeff Roberts, representing Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, testified in support of the bill.  Dr. Michael Neil, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
02:55:57 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
02:56:15 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.
03:01:54 PM  
Committee members made closing remarks.

03:03:46 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 23-1308 indefinitely.
Moved Lindstedt
Seconded Dickson
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Dickson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mabrey No
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Pugliese Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS