99C522D0AE60F13E8725823B007187F1 Hearing Summary

Reps. Carver and Jackson introduced House Bill 18-1018. The bill requires the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules requiring commercial driver schools to include training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking.  Reps. Carver and Jackson answered several committee questions. Rep. Jackson distributed amendment L.001 [Attachment A].

Ms. Kendis Paris, representing Truckers Against Trafficking, testified in support of the bill.  She distributed a DVD to the committee [Attachment B].  Attachment B can be viewed in Legislative Council's offices.  Ms. Paris answered several committee questions.

Mr. Conrad Hoke, representing Apex, testified in support the bill.

Ms. Maria Trujillo, representing the Colorado Human Trafficking Council, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Shaun Egan, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.

Mr. Brent Spahn, representing the Department of Revenue, came to the table answer committee questions.

Ms. Jennifer Anderson, representing the Colorado Attorney General's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Kelley Dziedzic, representing the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.

Ms. Laura Richards, representing herself, testified in support the bill.

Ms. Autumn Burris, representing Survivors for Solutions, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.

Reps. Jackson and Carver gave some closing remarks on the bill.