0580057C616AF6208725822E007797A5 Hearing Summary

Representative Esgar, bill sponsor, explained House Bill 18-1046.  The bill concerns the issuance of a new birth certificate with a gender designation that differs from the gender designated on the person's original birth certificate.

Representative Esgar responded to committee questions.

Representative Ginal proceeded with witness testimony. 

Michael Nicoletti, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.  Mr Nicoletti responded to committee questions.

Tom Uebbing, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Brad Bergford, representing the Commission for Protection of Constitutional Rights, testified in opposition to the bill.

Scott Horak, representing himself, testified in a neutral capacity.

Mr. Bergford responded to committee questions.

Dr. Elizabeth Kvach, representing Denver Health, testified in support of the bill.

Jenna Clinchard, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jude Clinchard, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Paula Griesen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ben Griesen, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Emma Shinn, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Daniel Hernandez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Esgar and Ms. Shinn responded to committee questions.

Brooke Baxa, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Tracy Selph, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Galen Mitchell, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Laura MacWaters, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Sheri Proctor, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Annika Spilde, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Anthony Suggs, representing the Episcopal Church of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Matisse Ravenhart, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jose Miguel Miranda, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Rachel Clark, representing the Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified in support of the bill.

Kai McKenzie, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Teter, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Teter responded to committee questions.

Representative Esgar made closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.