Representative Lontine and Representative Landgraf, co-prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 20-082. The bill modifies the types of military awards given by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, modifies eligibility criteria, and removes redundant medals and awards.  Representative Lontine provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Command Sergeant Major Bill Woods, Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of the bill.

Greg Dorman, Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, made himself available for questions.

Representative Landgraf and Representative Lontine provided concluding remarks about the bill.  Committee members commented on the bill.