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BILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC TESTIMONY

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON BLACK COLORADAN RACIAL EQUITY STUDY COMMISSION
Date Sep 30, 2026       Location Old Supreme Court

Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only


04:02:53 PM  
Representative Carter and Representative Espenoza of the General Assembly offered discussion of the impact of HB26-1261 and related legislation on Black Coloradans, particularly the harm caused by prosecutorial overreach.
04:09:26 PM  

Mr. Curtis Valentine, representing the Male Educator Network and Policy Institute, discussed the work of his organization in increasing the number of men who teach and answered questions from the committee.

04:18:51 PM  
Justin Parrish, representing himself, provided testimony to the committee. Mr. Parrish discussed similar legislation and historical research occurring in California.
04:18:52 PM  
Written testimony submitted to the committee may be found in Attachment E.