s_sa_2018a_2018-04-30t14:38:45z7 Hearing Summary

Senator Merrified, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1273 to the committee. The bill prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from assisting the federal government in providing certain information about Colorado residents until it knows the basis of the request or from detaining Colorado residents on the basis of certain characteristics.

Committee members received two letters in support of the bill [Attachments P and Q].

Robin Yasui, representing the Coalition for an Inclusive Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Karla Gonzales Garcia, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Jill Wildenberg, representing the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Iman Jodeh, representing the Colorado Muslim Leadership Council and the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Merrifield wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.