B16E4A4C5750735A8725868D00717709 Hearing Summary

Senator Pettersen, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-027. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to select one or more nonprofit organizations to administer diaper distribution centers that provide diapering essentials to eligible individuals. Diapering essentials must be available to all Colorado residents.

Senator Danielson, bill sponsor, spoke in support of the bill.

Senators Pettersen and Danielson responded to questions.

Lindsey Zaback, WeeCycle, testified in support of the bill.

Morgan Seibel and Lindsey Zaback responded to questions.

Noemi Winn, representing Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jan Touslee, representing The Nappie Project, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions.

Riley Kitts, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Kling, representing Family Resource Centers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Erin Pier, representing WeeCycle, testified in support of the bill.

Additional testimony may be found at Attachment B.

Senators Pettersen and Danielson made closing remarks about the bill.