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03:27:40 PM |
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03:34:29 PM |
The committee returned
to order. Representative DeGraaf, prime sponsor, presented House bill 25-1254,
concerning the statute of limitations for youth gender transition procedures.
Representative DeGraaf explained the effect of the bill and discussed
its need. Discussion ensued regarding the constitutional implications of
the bill.
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03:55:16 PM |
Ms. Jade Kelly, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:01:15 PM |
Dr. Travis Morrell,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kristine Rivera,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Martha Shoultz,
representing Partners for Ethical Care - Transition Justice project, testified
in support of the bill.
Ms. Shoultz responded
to questions regarding detransitioning. Discussion ensued regarding
historical misjudgements by the medical community, and surgery complications.
Discussion followed regarding the experience of the two doctors on
the panel.
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04:30:39 PM |
Donna LaBelle, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Camille Kiefel, representing
Detrans Help, testified in support of the bill. Jamie Reed, representing
LGBT Courage Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Hope Scheppelman,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Catherine
Winchester, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Reed responded
to questions regarding how healthcare professionals behave in certain circumstances,
and informed consent. Dr. Winchester weighed in on informed consent. Ms.
Reed responded to questions regarding her experience with parental behavior
during her healthcare work.
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05:03:38 PM |
Erin Lee, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lynda Zamora Wilson, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. July Carlan, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Airiel Salvatore, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.
Discussion ensued regarding the experiences of two of the panelists. Ms.
Lee responded to questions regarding her experiences. Elizabeth Chesak,
representing Women's Declaration International USA, testified in support
of the bill.
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05:34:39 PM |
Brandi Hardy, representing
One Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Kara Allison, representing
JEDI Advocacy Council of Greeley, testified in opposition to the bill.
Amy Diamond, representing themself, testified in opposition to HB 25-1254.
Dr. Jax Gonzalez, representing One Colorado, testified in opposition to
the bill.
Dr. Gonzalez responded
to questions regarding the practices of mental health professionals in
schools. Discussion ensued on this point. Discussion followed regarding
claims made during earlier testimony. Ms. Diamond responded to questions
regarding positions taken in foreign countries surrounding transgender
issues, and the position of medical associations in the United States on
these issues.
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06:08:32 PM |
No amendments were
offered to HB 25-1254. Representative DeGraaf provided closing remarks
in support of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions
on the bill.
Written comments
for all bills may be read in Attachment B.
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06:54:28 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1254 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Armagost |
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| Seconded |
Caldwell |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Bacon |
No |
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Brooks |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Clifford |
No |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Garcia |
No |
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Keltie |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
No |
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Carter |
No |
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Mabrey |
No |
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YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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06:55:02 PM
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Motion |
Postpone House Bill 25-1254 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Garcia |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Brooks |
No |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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