CEADBBC878105FFC87258813006EA08A Hearing Summary

Representative Lynch, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1238. This bill defines and limits the power of the Governor, the Department of Public Health and Environment, and local public health agencies concerning disaster emergencies and emergency duties. The bill sponsor also presented amendment L.002 (Attachment A).

Written testimony on the bill can be found in Attachment B.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Michael Neil, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. Cara Bradbury, representing the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials, testified in opposition to the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Nancy Eason, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Jimmy Page, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Pamela Douglas, representing self, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.

Representative Lynch spoke on amendment L.002.

The bill sponsor and committee members gave final remarks.