8CD8A301B39CF67C8725839200712789 Hearing Summary

Senator Zenzinger and Senator Tate, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-068 to the committee. The bill expands the definition of electioneering communication and requires certain disclosures from persons spending more than $1,000 on electioneering communications.

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Melissa Polk, Department of State, responded to committee member questions.

Kurt Morrison, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Martha Tierney, representing America Votes and the Colorado Democratic Party, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Patrick Potyondy, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Peg Perl, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jody Deschenes, representing the League of Women Voters and RepresentUs, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Tate and Zenzinger wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.