3CBD6DF6AA2FC0F98725822600735057 Hearing Summary

Representative Weissman, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1033. The bill allows voters to take two hours of leave from work to vote, register to vote, obtain a ballot or replacement ballot, or obtain an identification document required for voter registration.  For general, primary, and coordinated elections, voters may take this leave on any day that polling locations are open.  For all other elections, including municipal elections, voters may take this leave on any day within eight days prior to the election, or on election day.  Representative Weissman provided a handout to the committee [Attachment B].

Jason Legg, Strengthening Democracy Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Westerberg, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Peg Perl, Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Carol Tone, League of Women Voters, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Steele, Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Fulton, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Kayvan Khalatbari, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Matt Crane, Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, testified in support of the bill.

Bre Andrews, AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Weissman explained amendment L.001 [Attachment C].

Representative Weissman explained amendment L.002 [Attachment D].

Representative Weissman made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments about the bill.