S_SA_2018A 03/28/2018 01:31:53 PM Committee Summary

Senator Moreno, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1046 to the committee. The bill establishes provisions for issuing a new birth certificate to individuals whose gender is different than the gender denoted on their birth certificate.

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Moreno.

Galen Mitchell, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brooke Baxa, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Daniel Hernandez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Holly Miranda-Scott, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Miranda, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Antonio Miranda-Scott read testimony from his sister Olivia Scott in support of the bill.

Michael Nicoletti, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Jamie Gentry Cunningham, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brianna Titone, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Nicoletti responded to committee member questions.

Jude Clinchard, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jenna Clinchard, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Clinchard, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Lukas O'Byrne, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Amy Deupree read a letter from Tracy Swezy in support of the bill.

Laura MacWaters, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Anthony Suggs, representing the Episcopal Church in Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Erik Kluzek, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Anaya Robinson, representing himself and the Transformative Freedom Fund, testified in support of the bill.

Rachel Clark, representing the Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Teter, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jenna Ellis, representing Colorado Family Action, testified against the bill.

Mr. Bergford and Ms. Ellis responded to committee member questions.

Senator Moreno wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.