FEC5096742D643AE872583D8006C793B Hearing Summary

Senator Fenberg and Senator Danielson, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-235 to the committee. The bill requires the transfer of certain records to the Department of State for the purpose of automatically registering voters.

Secretary of State Jena Griswold testified in support of the bill.

Melissa Polk, representing the Department of State, responded to committee member questions.

Secretary Griswold and the bill sponsors responded to committee member questions.

Molly Fitzpatrick, Boulder County Clerk and Recorder, testified in support of the bill.

Lori Mitchell, Chaffee County Clerk representing the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified on the bill in a neutral capacity.

Senator Danielson introduced amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments B-E).

Martha Tierney, representing America Votes and the Colorado Democratic Party, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Byrne, representing America Votes, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Levin, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

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

Elisabeth Epps, representing herself, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Marie Venner, representing Colorado Interfaith Power and Light, testified on the bill.

Charley Olena, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

David DeNovellis, representing the Department of Health Care Policy and Finance, responded to committee member questions.

Senator Danielson discussed amendment L.001 with the committee.

Megan Waples, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee member questions about amendment L.001.

Senator Danielson discussed amendment L.002.

Ms. Waples responded to questions about amendment L.002.

Senator Danielson discussed amendment L.003 with the committee.

Senator Danielson discussed amendment L.004.

Senators Fenberg and Danielson wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.