C57CE8536E2F6AA18725826C0061A822 Hearing Summary

Representatives Lee and Carver presented and summarized House Bill 18-1343 concerning the veterans' service-to-career program. They distributed and discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment A], amendment L.002 [Attachment B], and a handout to the committee members [Attachment C].

The sponsors answered questions from the committee members regarding career training for veterans.

Josh Abram, Legislative Council Staff, answered questions from the committee regarding the fiscal note.

Bob McLaughlin, representing the Mount Carmel Veterans' Service Center, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the work of veterans' service centers.

Daniel Martinez, representing the Mount Carmel Veterans' Service Center, testified in support of the bill.

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee members.

Ryan Whitmore, representing Reliance Medical Manufacturing, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the impact of the service-to-career program on his business.

Maria Massaro, representing herself as a former intern in the Mount Carmel Veterans' Service Center program, testified in support of the bill. She shared her personal experience as a veteran in need of career services.

Monica Cranick, representing herself as a former intern in the Mount Carmel Veterans' Service Center program, testified in support of the bill. She shared her personal experience as a veteran in need of career services.

The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee members.

Brenton Hutson, representing the Volunteers of America, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee members.

Representative Carver distributed amendment L.003 [Attachment D].

Committee discussion ensued on amendment L.001 [Attachment A].

The sponsors provided closing comments.