EF5365DE6DFDF45687258C77000D6FF0 Hearing Summary

Senators Michaelson Jenet and Daugherty, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1097 which requires county caseworkers to develop placement transition plans for children moving between different out-of-home placements or back to the child’s home.

Melanie Jordan, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in opposition to the bill. Christine Van Gaasbeek, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in opposition to the bill. Genevieve Manco, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Martha Wilson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Committee members asked the panel questions.

Mr. Kevin Neimond, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified to amend the bill. Mr. William Fenton, representing Denver Human Services, testified to amend the bill. Kari Daggett, representing Adams County, Child and Family Services, testified to amend the bill. Mollie Warren, representing Boulder County, testified to amend the bill. Committee members asked the panel questions.

Steffany Lyddon, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Alana Rosen, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered questions from the committee.

Committee members asked the chair questions.

The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.