B48E0D9F587B8DF287258B13000FFE8F Hearing Summary

Representatives Joseph and Hamrick, bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 24-216 to the committee. The bill requires public library boards to establish procedures regarding the removal of library resources and creates protections for library staff members.

Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Jeremy Schupbach, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Anaya Robinson, representing ACLU of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Amanda Armstrong, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Mark Fink, representing the Colorado Association of Libraries, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Brooky Parks, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Elektra Greer, representing the Colorado Association of Libraries, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Melissa Charnes, representing Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Janine Reid, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members provided comments on witness testimony.

Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.

Committee members
provided final comments on the bill.



All written public
testimony can be found as Attachment H.