D4BC69269238378D872583C40072E0AC Hearing Summary

Mike Feeley, representing the Colorado State University System, spoke in opposition to the bill in its current form.

Jeremy Hueth, Legal Counsel for the University of Colorado, spoke in opposition to the bill in its current form.

Dan Satriana, representing the University of Northern Colorado, spoke in opposition to the bill in its current form.

The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Jamie Ray, representing the Second Chance Center, spoke in support of the bill.

Majid Mohammed, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill.

Annie Freitas, representing Operation Restoration, spoke in support of the bill.  She distributed a handout to the commitee (Attachment H).

The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Jen Walmer, representing Democrats for Education Reform, spoke in support of the bill.

Jason Hopfer, representing the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), spoke about the bill. He stated that CCCS maintains a neutral position on the bill.

Valerie Schlecht, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, spoke in support of the bill.

Sheri Krieger, representing Americans For Prosperity, spoke in support of the bill.

Jack Regenbogen, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, spoke in support of the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order.

The committee asked the three university representatives to come back up to the table. Mr. Hueth, Mr. Feeley, and Mr. Satriana answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.