B606108EE63EC7138725823500050D0F Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Neville, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-097. The bill allows individuals 21 years or older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.

Dawn Reinfeld, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Amy Chambers, representing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, testified against the bill.

Jan Magid, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Helen Kamin, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Dan Murphy, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and the National Association for Gun Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Daniel King, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

David Kopel, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Tina Francone, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Harold Koch, representing the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, testified against the bill.

Dr. Phyllis Updike, representing Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence (CFCU), testified against the bill. Committee members received a pamphlet from CFCU [Attachment L].

Patty Cordova read testimony from Rev. Wayne Laws, representing CFCU, against the bill.

Alana Smart, representing CFCU, testified against the bill.

Karin Asensio, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Keith Emerson, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Cheryl Wilson, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Ronald Dietz, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ed Shackelford, representing himself, testified against the bill.  He provided handouts to committee members [Attachment M].

Robert Edmiston, representing the Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  He provided a packet of information to committee members [Attachment N].

Julie Meyers, representing CFCU, testified against the bill.

Eleanor Cabell, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Phil Ross, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jean Grattet, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified against the bill.

LaVonne Whelchel, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified against the bill. She also noted opposition to the bill from the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Christine Jensen, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Jane Dougherty, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Gina McAfee, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Lee Katherine Goldstein, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Tom Sullivan, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Committee members received additional written testimony in support of the bill [Attachment O].

Senator Neville wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.