227375D2ECA546AE87258AEC006EBBE5 Hearing Summary

The committee came back to order.

Ms. Abby Swoveland, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Shelia Canfield Jones, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Aaron Kucharik, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Danielle McCarthy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Blanca Eberhardt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mary Simons, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Faith Haug, representing the Arapahoe Community College Mortuary Science Program, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Dalene Paull, representing The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, testified in support of the bill.

Javan Jones, representing the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Crystina Page, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Samantha Naranjo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jon Rettig Sr, representing the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Jason Hopfer, representing Service Corporation International, testified to amend the bill.

Nick Hodgdon, representing Funeral Director’s Services, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Sam Delp, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Roberts explained the purpose of Amendment L.004.

Committee discussion ensued.

Senator Roberts made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.