E90F2055635343AD87258528006DE10B Hearing Summary

Representative Bird and Representative Van Winkle introduced House Bill 20-1326. The bill creates the Occupational Credential Portability Program in the Division of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies to centralize the credentialing of individuals licensed in another state.

Rebecca Knowles, Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Anneliese Steel, Colorado Concern, testified in support of the bill.

James Martinez, Martinez Associates and the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Knowles responded to questions from the committee.

Iris Hentze, National Conference of State Legislatures, testified on the bill from a neutral position.

Ronne Hines, Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support of the bill.

Marilen Reimer, American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado, testified in support of the bill if amended.

Ms. Hines responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors discussed amendments L.002 and L.003 (Attachments B and C).

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.