23BD240B81EB581E87258B100081C3F2 Hearing Summary

The committee reconvened.

Senator Buckner presented House Bill 24-1452, airport accessibility requirements.

Committee members asked questions about what jurisdiction has the authority to regulate airports for accessibility. 

An overview about the bill was distributed (Attachment B).

Kerry Tipper, representing City and County of Denver, testified to amend the bill.

Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about the state's authority to regulate an airport.  Discussion ensued about the removal of private right of action provisions in the bill. 

Ms. Barbara Niederhoff, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Dawn Howard, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Hillary Jorgensen, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coaliton, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Meredith Henry, representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Craig Towler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Anthony Brown, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Michael Neil, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony and a video in support of the bill may be found in Attachment C.

Senator Buckner distributed and explained Amendment L.006 (Attachment D). 

Senator Buckner made closing comments.