ED2A625452B4DE99872583DF006ED93C Hearing Summary

Senator Foote, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1248 to the committee. The bill requires lobbyists to provide additional disclosure statements to the Secretary of State during a regular or special session when they agree to lobby in connection with a new bill or take a new position on an existing bill for either a new or existing client. It also clarifies existing requirements concerning disclosure of the client who employs a lobbyist.

Amanda Gonzalez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Marilyn Hughes, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hughes read testimony from Stan Geld in support of the bill.

Ms. Gonzalez responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Foote wrapped up his presentation of the bill.