817A1EBF6C391DBC87258ACA007955D6 Hearing Summary

Representative Ortiz introduced House Bill 24-1165 to the committee. The bill requires that the airport authority of the City and County of Denver ensure accessibility for travelers with disabilities at Denver International Airport, and authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation to issue fines for enforcement.

Assistant Majority Leader Bacon provided additional comments on the bill.

Hillary Jorgensen, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coaliton, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Sarah Bennett, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Kristin Zaccheo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Carson Covey, representing Arc of Colorado , testified to amend the bill.

Ms. Petri Brill, representing ARC of Aurora, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. David Plueger, representing National Multiples Sclerosis Society, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Elizabeth Moran, representing the Arc of Colorado, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Ms. Emily Haddaway, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified to amend the bill.

Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Carol Reagan, representing Denver International Airport, responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. David Ulane, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, responded to questions from the committee..

Mr. Bryce Rafferty, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Craig Towler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Kirby McDonald, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mary-Michael Justice, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Johnson responded to questions from the committee.

Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.



All written public testimony can be found as Attachment I.