156632842ECDD21C87258AC30070FA88 Hearing Summary

Senator Cutter, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-084, concerning a requirement that the attorney general undertake certain measures in an effort to prevent the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. 

Committee members asked questions about other entities studying this topic. 

Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Krystyn Hartman, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Aimee Jamison, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Amanda Monk, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Shannon Johnson , representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Marla Fernandez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Andrew Barton, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Jefferey Riester, representing Department of law, testified in support of the bill.

Committee discussion ensued about defining disinformation, authority of the Attorney General, and First Amendment implications.

Further discussion ensued about the study scope and references to curriculum in the bill.

Written testimony about the bill may be found in Attachment A.

Senator Cutter distributed and explained L.001 to clarify curriculu-related concerns (Attachment B).  Committee members asked questions about the amendment.

Senator Cutter made closing remarks. 

Committee members made closing remarks.