00B990178E93DB168725897300663CC9 Hearing Summary

Representative Wilson presented House Bill 23-1176 to the committee, along with amendment L.001 (Attachment C). The bill requires the Public Employees’ Retirement Association to offer a Flexible Defined Contribution Plan to employees in the School and Denver Public Schools divisions. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment D.

Kevin Vick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Kendal Killian, representing National Public Pension Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. Amy McGarrity, representing Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), testified in opposition to the bill.

Kallie Leyba, representing American Federation of Teachers, Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Sarah Mesmer, representing Douglas County Federation, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dr. Walt Cooper, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Tom Gregory, representing Pikes Peak School District Alliance and Academy 20, testified in support of the bill. Avalon Manly, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.