4C469567894E118C872583C5005B10D4 Hearing Summary

Representative Valdez and Representative Buentello, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-063 to the committee.  The bill requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Early Childhood Leadership Commission to develop a strategic action plan to address the decline of family child care homes and availability of child care throughout the state, and submit a report to the General Assembly.  The bill sponsors responded to committee questions.

Representative Michaelson Jenet proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Roger Olson, Kids Castle, testified in support of the bill.

Benjamin Waters, Mile High United Way, testified in support of the bill.

Christina Walker, Clayton Early Learning, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.