298CAAC52A9D05AC87258979007F6528 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee returned to order. Representative English, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1026, concerning family time for grandparents. Representative English explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Alana Rosen, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions regarding the movement of language to a new title under the bill, and what constitutes "by whole or by half." Ashley Chase, representing the Office of the Child's Representative, responded to questions about the changes made by the bill overall, and the impact of the bill on representation for children in family time cases. Ms. Chase testified in support of the bill. Ms. Chase responded to questions regarding a "clear and convincing" standard in the bill.

Katie Wolf, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified on the bill from an "amend" perspective.

Apryl Barela, representing herself, testified in support of HB 23-1026.

Ms. June Waller, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Rene Koonce, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Valentine, representing Arapahoe County, testified to amend the bill.

Mrs. Copernicus Marshall, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The committee considered amendment L.002 (Attachment F). Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment G).

Representative English explained the effect of amendment L.004 (Attachment H).

The committee considered amendment L.005 (Attachment I).

The committee considered amendment L.006 (Attachment J).

Representative English provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1026. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.