8DD6A800AD9ECB2A8725880F0064CD72 Hearing Summary

Representatives Caitlin and Esgar, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-011. This bill creates a new commission in History Colorado to prepare for the observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood.

A panel of witnesses testified. Jason Hanson, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Nathan Richie, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified to amend the bill. Mark McGroff, representing self, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Laura Browarny, representing Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums, testified in support of the bill. Jeanette Bell, representing self, testified in support of the bill. John Bell, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Jacqui Ainlay-Conley, representing American Association for State and Local History, Small Museums Committee, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony can be found in Attachment A.

The bill sponsors gave final remarks.