Senator Fields, prime bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-151, concerning indefinitely continuing the Health Equity Commission in the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The commission is currently scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2023. Committee members asked questions of the prime bill sponsor.

Mr. Shawn Davis, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Phuonglan Nguyen, representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Yolanda Webb, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Kenny Maestas, representing The Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC), testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions of the panel.