ADC5EC2A6D4CB8368725822D00778BE8 Hearing Summary

Senator Merrifield, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-075 to the committee. The bill sets limits for contributions to school board director candidates from individuals and small donor committees.

Ben Schler, representing the Colorado Secretary of State, testified against the bill.

Emily Sirota, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Julie Banuelos, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Schler, Ms. Banuelos, and Ms. Sirota responded to committee member questions.

Amanda Gonzalez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Nicky Yallick, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Victoria Gates, representing Represent.Us Denver and Strengthening Democracy Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Gonzalez and Mr. Yallick responded to committee member questions.

Shannon Peterson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. JoAnn Fujioka, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Merrifield discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment D], which addresses filing deadlines.

Senator Merrifield wrapped up his presentation
of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.