H_LG_2018A 04/26/2018 11:58:30 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Hamner and Rankin presented House Bill 18-1420 to the committee. The bill authorizes the creation of early childhood development service districts (districts), defined as a special district created to provide early care, educational, health, mental heath, and development services to children from birth to age eight.

Matt Hamilton, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Lynea Hansen, representing Tom Kenning, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Rankin and Hamner wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representative Valdez presented Senate Bill 18-238 to the committee. Subject to county sheriff discretion, this bill allows persons in county jail that have not been convicted of a crime to work. This bill also allows county jail inmate work to be performed on any public property and requires compensation for all county jail inmate labor.

Gigi Dennis, representing Alamosa County, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Kelley, representing Alamosa County, testified in support of the bill.

Alli Daley, representing Colorado Counties Incorporated, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Valdez wrapped up his presentation to the committee.