H_ED_2023A 02/01/2023 10:16:03 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Amabile and Catlin presented House Bill 23-1007 to the committee. The bill requires that postsecondary student identification cards issued after August 1, 2023 contain crisis and suicide prevention contact information. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment A.

Susan Marine, representing Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Maranda Miller, representing Centennial Mental Health Center and Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Skye O'Toole, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Bridget Anshus, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Taleen Sample, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Aimee Resnick, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Amabile and Catlin wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representatives Lukens and Young presented House Bill 23-1064 to the committee. Conditional upon adoption by nine other states, the bill enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to allow licensed teachers in a member state to more easily obtain a teacher’s licenses from another member state. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment B.

Anna Gerstle, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions on the fiscal note.

Bill sponsors responded to committee member's questions regarding implementation timeline.

Amie Baca-Oehlert, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Baca-Oehlert responded to committee members' questions.

Lane Aldinger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dave Lockley, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Lukens and Young wrapped up their presentation to the committee.