2C1060CDC94D35F98725897A0066DA76 Hearing Summary

Representatives McCluskie and Pugliese presented House Bill 23-1246 to the committee. The bill creates two new programs to encourage the completion of credentials for specific occupations and provides funding for new short-term nursing programs.

Chancellor Joe Garcia, representing Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Angie Paccione, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill. Megan Dollar, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Katherine Keegan, representing Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Landon Pirius, representing Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill. Yesenia Silva Estrada, representing Colorado Mountain College, testified in support of the bill. Gary Arnold, representing Denver Pipefitters Local 208, testified in support of the bill.

Joel Pennick, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill. Carol Salter, representing Northern Colorado Health Sector Partnership, testified in support of the bill.

Jonathan Finer, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Scott Bright, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Colleen Casper, representing Colorado Nurses Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives McCluskie and Pugliese wrapped up their presentation to the committee.