553D8043B6D688C38725880E007C41C8 Hearing Summary

Representative Van Beber introduced House Bill 22-1236 regarding a parental bill of rights.

The bill sponsor answered questions from the committee.

Nadine Bridges, representing One Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
Cheri Wrench, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to the bill.
Vincent Atchity, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
Jack Teter, representing Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified in opposition to the bill.

Members of the panel answered questions from the committee.

Ms. Beth Fisher, representing Medical Autonomy Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. William Estrada, representing ParentalRights.org, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Jeff Hunt, representing The Centennial Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Margaret Sachsenmaier, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
Jami Qussar, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Nicole Hunt, representing Focus on the Family, testified in support of the bill.

Carl Roberts, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
April Hawley, representing Christian Home Educators of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment D).

Representative Van Beber gave closing remarks on House Bill 22-1236 regarding a parental bill of rights.