h_sa_2016a_2016-04-20t11:37:04z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/20/2016

11:53 AM -- SB16-083



Representative Joshi, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 16-083 to the committee. This bill modifies the list of allowable documents used for voter identification to remove non-photo identification, and require that any identification shown for voter verification purposes contains a photo of the eligible voter. The bill also clarifies that certain persons eligible for a free state-issued identification card under current law may receive one and use it for voting purposes.



11:56 AM -- Jennifer Levin, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.



12:02 PM -- Tim Griesmer, representing the Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.



12:07 PM -- Elena Nunez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.



12:10 PM -- Chuck Broerman, El Paso County Clerk and Recorder, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.



12:26 PM -- Kate Cohen, representing the Colorado Public Interest Research Group, testified against the bill.



12:28 PM -- Phil Ross, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.



12:31 PM -- Elizabeth Steele, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified against the bill.



12:35 PM -- Jean Nofles, representing AARP, testified against the bill.





12:39 PM



Representative Joshi wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.