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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1285
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Mar 6, 2024
Location HCR 0107
HB24-1285 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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11:00:32 AM |
Reps. Bradfield and
Hamrick introduced House Bill 24-1285. This bill adds a pattern of bullying
based on weight, height, or body size to prohibited bullying behaviors.
The sponsors answered several committee questions. The sponsors also distributed
a handout to the committee (Attachment C).
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11:07:02 AM |
Alana Rosen, Legislative Legals Services, came to the table answer committee questions.
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11:16:37 AM |
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment D.
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11:16:51 AM |
Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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11:20:37 AM |
Aimee Resnick, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. McKenna Ganz, representing
The Eating Disorder Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kimberly
Dufresne, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms.
Rachael Grenier, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Dr. Erin Harrop, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Committee discussion ensued with the witnesses.
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11:38:15 AM |
Mr. Bill Hamaker, representing AFT Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ragen Chastain, representing the Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, and Education (FLARE!) Project, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Mary Parker, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Autumn Brooks, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tigress Osborn, representing the Campaign for Size Freedom, testified in support of the bill.
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11:55:02 AM |
The sponsors discussed
a potential amendment.
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12:08:32 PM |
The sponsors made some closing remarks.
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12:26:53 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1285 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Bradfield |
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Hamrick |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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Hartsook |
No |
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Lukens |
Yes |
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Pugliese |
No |
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Story |
Yes |
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Wilson |
No |
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Young |
Yes |
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Martinez |
Yes |
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McLachlan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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