S_ED_2022A 02/16/2022 01:10:08 PM Committee Summary

JonPaul Burden, representing the Consortium of Directors of Special Education, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

Dr. Chris Fiedler, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives, the Colorado Association of School Boards, and Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Connor Long, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Long answered questions from the committee.

Benjamin Teevan, representing Stand for Children Colorado and the Opportunity Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Teevan answered questions from the committee.

Benjamin Murrey, representing the Independence Institute, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Murrey answered questions from the committee.

Phil Hayes, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, and the National Electrical Contractors Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Hayes answered questions from the committee.

Tamara Mohamed, representing the Colorado Association of Career Colleges and Schools, testified in support of amending the bill.

Autumn Brooks, representing the Clear Creek School District Re-1, testified in support of the bill.

Wells Squier, representing the Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Liston provided closing comments on the bill. Committee members made comments.