BD353A2477DDDFC587258240007267BF Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Williams, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-157 to the committee. The bill creates the State Women Veterans Office and Steering Committee in the Office of the Governor.

Senator Williams presented amendments L.001, L.002, and L.003  [Attachments E, F, and G], which move the office to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), update the bill's legislative declaration, and make changes to the office's charge.

Commissioner Norm Steen, representing Teller County, testified against the bill.

Duane Dailey, Veterans Service Officer for Grand and Summit Counties, testified against the bill.

Senator Williams commented on the bill's fiscal note.

Greg Dorman, representing the DMVA, testified on the bill from a neutral position. He responded to committee member questions.

Senator Williams responded to committee member questions.

Sheila Scanlon, representing Women Military Aviators and and the United Veterans Committee of Colorado (UVC), testified in support of the bill.

Helen Thorpe, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Deborah Davis, representing the American Legion, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Daniel and Ms. Thorpe responded to committee member questions.

Paula Sarlls, representing the Women Marines Association and the Colorado Department of the Marine Corps League, testified in support of the bill.

Dick Young, representing the UVC, testified in support of the bill.

Amber Longoria, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

LaNina Reid-Heinold, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Katie Barrs, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Lori Trego, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Stephanie Vivirski, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Rossina Schroder-Santiago, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Burch, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kathy Prue-Owens, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Wilson, Ms. Burch, Ms. Prue-Owens, and Ms. Schroder-Santiago responded to committee member questions.

Mr. Dailey and Mr. Steen returned to the table to respond to committee member questions.

Lacey Golonka, representing herself, testified on the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Dr. Dallas Blaney, representing Challenge America and the UVC, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Williams wrapped up her presentation of the bill. She presented an email from the Women's Lobby of Colorado in support of the bill [Attachment H].

Committee members commented on the bill.

Committee discussion with Senator Williams continued.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Williams provided final comments on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.