2BBCFECC87A30E5F872585290083C91B Hearing Summary

Representative Weissman provided an explanation of the procedures allowing for House Bill 20-1369 to be heard in committee, even though it was not on the committee agenda.

Majority Leader Garnett and Minority Leader Neville, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1359, concerning ballot access modifications due to public health concerns.

Committee discussion ensued and the bill sponsors responded to committee questions..

Michael Stapleton, representing the Colorado Libertarian Party, spoke to the bill.

Martha Tierny, representing the Colorado Democratic Party, spoke to the bill.

Chris Murray, representing the Colorado Republican Party, spoke to the bill.

Mr. Murray and Ms. Tierney responded to questions from the committee regarding the bill.

Representative Garnett came back to the table to address questions regarding assembly requirements for minor state parties.

Representative Roberts distributed and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment F). Mr. Murray and Ms. Tierney responded to questions regarding standing rules for the nomination of candidates from the floor of an assembly. Rules could be amended by each party to address that issue.

Rep Tipper moved a conceptual amendment. The conceptual amendment would amend the bill as follows: "Page 6, line 12, strike held and substitute completed". Committee discussion ensued regarding the amendment.

The bill sponsors made concluding comments on the bill.