H_FIN_2021A 05/22/2021 09:00:44 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Garnett and Geitner presented House Bill 21-1306 to the committee. The bill increases the number of accreditation bodies recognized by the state for the authorization of private colleges and universities.

Alex Hayes, representing the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mostafa Khattab, representing Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Geitner and Garnett wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representative Herod presented House Bill 21-1314 to the committee

Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill.

Colonel Matthew Packard, representing Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

Denise Maes, representing ACLU of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Benjamin Mitchell, representing Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, was available to answer committee questions.

Representative Herod wrapped up her presentation to the committee.

Representative Herod presented House Bill 21-1315 to the committee, along with amendments L.008, L.009, L.011, and L.012 (Attachments A-D). The bill repeals the requirement that juveniles pay certain court related fees and fines.

Arnold Hanuman, representing Colorado District Attorneys Council, testified to amend the bill.

Justice Joe Thome, representing Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified to amend the bill.

Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Herod wrapped up her presentation to the committee.

Amy Brimah, representing Colorado Bar Association, testified to amend the bill.

Representatives Titone and Ricks wrapped up their presentation to the committee.