11D9A0DC5D03DBB98725880800701EE6 Hearing Summary

The committee continued to discuss the bill.

The prior two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

President John Marshall, representing Colorado Mesa University, testified in opposition to the bill.

Roger Patrizio, representing Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy, testified in opposition to the bill.

Tom Twardowski, representing International Salon and Spa Academy, testified in opposition to the bill.

The prior panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Joshua Zalmanek, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Kay Rendleman, representing Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ryan Shroyer, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mike Feeley, representing the Colorado State University System, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Feeley answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.

Winston Berkman-Breen, representing the Student Borrower Protection Center, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Smith, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Aly Belknap, representing the Legislative Strategy Advisory Board of the Associated Students of Colorado University (ASCSU), testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Karly Schwab, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Talaya Banks, representing Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill.

Kate Kelly, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Caufield, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill.

Vanessa Garcia, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Branden Shafer, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Karen Cody-Hopkins, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel answered questions from the committee.

Sarah Staron, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.

Paulina Castle, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Melissa Santos, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Hayley Banyai-Becker, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Morgan Royal, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order.

The committee continued to discuss the amendment.

Senator Bridges gave closing comments on the bill. Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.