s_sa_2018a_2018-02-21t14:01:50z1 Hearing Summary

Senator Priola, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1044 to the committee. The bill changes the duties and membership of the Colorado Children's Trust Fund board.

Senator Priola discussed amendment L.010 [Attachment B] with the committee.

MaryAnne Snyder, Director of the Office of Early Childhood, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), testified in support of the bill.

Rachel Smallwood, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Snyder responded to committee member questions.

Senator Priola commented on the bill.

Jordan Steffen, representing the Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman, testified in support of the bill.

Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill.

Jade Woodard, representing Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Kendra Dunn, CDHS, responded to committee member questions about the bill. Ms. Snyder returned to the table to respond to committee member questions.

Senator Priola wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

The chair laid the bill over to February 26, 2018, for action only. Committee discussion ensued.