2026 Testimony
HB26-1081 Optimize CO Electric Transmission System
AMEND
HB25-1081 Optimize Colorado Electric Transmission System
Ann Sutton testimony to Senate Transportation & Energy April 1.
Thank you, Madam Chair and Committee.
My name is Ann Sutton. This testimony represents the position of the League of Women Voters of Colorado in Support of HB 1081, as Amended to
reflect each Utility's load planning in the recent electric resource plan; and to
reflect each Utility's next wildfire mitigation plan
The rules proposed are intended to increase the capacity of electric utilities to connect to renewable and clean energy resources. The League supports a predominant reliance on renewable energy.
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HB26-1226 Manage Emissions from Electric Generating Units.
SUPPORT
Testimony House Energy & Environment Feb 26 2 min
Thank you, Mister Chair and Committee.
My name is Ann Sutton living in Westminster CO. This testimony represents the position of the League of Women Voters of Colorado in Support of this bill intended to manage polluting emissions from power plants.
The description of the t pollutants indicates that the focus of this bill is coal-fired power plants. Nitrogen oxides are ozone precursors. Sulfur dioxide is a component of acid rain.
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SB26-003 End -of-life Management of Electric Batteries
SUPPORT
Testimony, Senate Transportatioin & Energy Feb 25 (2 minutes)
Thank you Mister Chair and committee.
My name is Ann Sutton, and I am presenting a Position of Support - for SB 003 by the League of Women Voters of Colorado.
We support policies to promote the reuse and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes.
These policies should ensure safe treatment, transporation, storage and disposal of solid wastes - to protect public health - and air, water, and land.
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HB26-1315 Accurate Documents for Parole Assessments
SUPPORT
HB26-1315
Accurate Documents for Parole Assessments
House Judiciary Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Linda Hutchinson and I represent the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League has been nonpartisan for all of 106 years. The League of Women Voters of Colorado supports HB26-1315, Accurate Documents for Parole Assessments.
The League supports a criminal justice system that is just, effective, equitable, transparent, and that fosters public trust at all stages. The League also believes that local journalism acts as a necessary bridge for transparency, allowing citizens to monitor the decisions and actions of their government.
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HB26-1128 Limitation on Gender Transition Procuedure Claims
OPPOSE
February 27, 2026
HB26-1126 Limitation on Gender Procedure Claims
OPPOSE
Chair: Representative Whitford
Vice Chair: Representative Clifford
Represenatitives Bottoms, Bradley, Carter, Espenoza, Feret, Froelich, Luck, Nguyen, Ricks
Madam Chair and Members of the House State, Civic, Miligary & Veterans Affairs Committee:
My name is Sheryl Kallivrousis. I am a volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters of Colorado regarding HB26-1128. The League is an organization fully committed to equal rights, equal opportunity, social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. We urge you to vote No on HB26-1128.
The League supported last year's bill HB25-1309 that protects access to gender -affirming health care treatments for all in Coloardo. IN 2023, we supported SB23-199, the "Shield Law", that protects medical providers from out-of-state criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits when providing legally protected gender affirming care in Colorado.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1283 Protections Regarding Seizures of Identification Documents
SUPPORT
March 24, 2026
HB26-1283 Protections Regarding Seizures of Identification Documents
Katharine Ebersberger
Testimony in Support
Good afternoon, Chair and members of the committee.
My name is Katharine Ebersberger, and I represent the League of Women Voters of Colorado, which has 2,400 members across the state. We urge you to VOTE YES on HB26-1283.
The League is committed to protecting equal rights, social justice, and individual liberties for all Coloradans - especially those most vulnerable, such as immigrants. IN today's society, government-issued ID is not optional; it is essential for work, housing, transportation, and personal safety. No one should be vulnerable because their ID has been unlawfully withheld or confiscated.
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HB26-1083 Protect Female Sports Act Testimony
OPPOSE
Madam Chair and Members of the Committee:
My name is Katharine Ebersberger and, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado, I am Asking you to vote NO on HB 1083. Nondiscrimination is a foundational principle of the League. We are fully committed to equal rights, equal opportunity, and inclusion for all Coloradans. We believe that the families of all students, including transgender studetns, should determine what school sports are right for their children.
Many of our members, including me, grew up under policies of exclusion in a time when women's opportunites were limited because we were women. We speng years wishing we could play on a Little League team, and didn't develop the skills gained from playing competitive team sports. It affected some of our careers. We don't want transgender boys and girls to suffer the same fate. Limiting children's opportunites harms children and prevents them from realizing their full potentials. Colorado already has clear, inclusive policies for school sports that protect our students rights to participate safely and fairly. Those policies work.
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SB26-141 Wildlife Collision Prevention
SUPPORT
3/31/2026
SB26-141 Wildlife Collision Prevention
Thank you Chair, Members of the Committee, and Sponsors;
I am Janine Reid, volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters of Colorado, speaking in support of SB26-141. As you may know, the League has been nonpartisan all of our 106 years, using our often-long-standing positions to take stances on bills and ballot measures. We support SB26-141.
I live in Hotchkiss, in Colorado on the Western Slope and am very familiar with wildlife on, near and above our roads. I frequently drive throughout this rural area and dodge deer, turkey, and smaller animals all year long. The bill's objective of reducing motor vehicle crashes with wildlife by supporting all aspects of planning, engineering, building, and maintaining safe passage infrastructure on Colorado's most dangerous roadways would go a long way to making our roads safe for motorists and wildlife.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1202 Strategy to Reduce and Prevent Homelessness
SUPPORT
Dear Members of the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee:
My name is Jo Feder, and I am a Volunteer Lobbyist with the League of Women Voters of Colorado's Legislative Action Committee. I am writing in support of HB26-1202, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado.
The League of Women Voters of Colorado (LWVCO) has been a nonpartisan organization for 106 years, encourages informed and active participation in government, and influences public policy through education and advoacy. Our membership spans the state of Colorado with 20 local leagues operating in various regions around the state.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1225 Distributed Energe Resources Requirements
SUPPORT
House Energy & Environment Committee
Colorado General Assembly
200 E Colfax Ave
Denver CO 80203
RE: HB26-1225 Distributed Energy Resrouce Requirements
Dear Energy & Environment Committee.
My name is Ann Sutton, living in Westminster CO. This testimony represents the position o fthe League of Women Voters of Colorado in Support of HB26-1225 that is intended ot accelerate the interconnection process for community solar gardens to meet the federal tax credit expiration date of 2029.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1322 Civil Actions for Converstion Therapy Survivors
SUPPORT
March 26, 2026
HB26-1322 Civil Actions for Conversion Therapy Survivors
Testimony in Support of HB2601322
Katharine Ebersberger
League of Women Voters of Colorado
Good afternoon Chair and members of the Committee,
My name is Katharine Ebersberger, and I'm speaking on behalf o the League of Women Voters of Colorado and our 2,400 members. I respectfully urge you to vote YES on HB 1322.
The League is committed to equal rights, social justice, and access to quality healthcare for all Coloradans - especially for LGBTQ+ individuals and other vunlerable communities.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1320 Accessible Language Statutory Ballot Title Requirements
SUPPORT
House State Affairs Committee hearing, Monday, Mar 23, 1:30
Main bill sponsors: Rep Kenny Nguyen, Rep Lorena Garcia
Good afternoon, Madam Chair and members of this committee.
My name is Peggy Leech, and I am speaking on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League is a nonpartisan, grassroots, political organization working to ensure that everyone is represented in our democracy.
We are in support of HB1320, because we support clarity and transparency in ballot measures. The League envisions a democracy where every person has the confidence to participate, and understanding of what you are voting on helps to increase that confidence.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1084 Voter Transprency in Ballot Measures
SUPPORT
Senate State Affairs Committee hearing, Tuesday, Mar 24, 2:00
Main bill sponsors: Reps Espenoza, Camacho; Sens. Weissman, Lindstedt
Good afternoon Madam Chair and members of this committee.
My name is Peggy Leech, and I am speaking on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League is a nonpartisan, grassroots, political organization working to ensure that everyone is represented in our democracy.
We are in support of HB1084, as Colorado is experiencing yearly budget shortfalls, and "unfunded mandates" from the voters can exacerbate the budget-balancing problems in the legislature. Voters should be made aware that budget cuts to certain programs may be necessary if the initiative passes.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1327 Large Employer Worker Health-Care Support
SUPPORT
March 24, 2026
RE: 26-1327 Large Employer Worker Health-care Support
Charman Gilchrist and members of teh House Health and Human Services.
Thank you for allowing me address you. My name is Christina Manthey, and I am a Volunteer Lobbyist with the League of Women Voters of Colorado I am here to support of HB26-1327 on behalf of the League.
For 106 years, the League of Women Voters, as a nonpartisan organization, has encouraged informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Read the full testomony here.
HB26-102 Digital Publication for Legal Notice
SUPPORT
Senate Committee on Local Government and Housing
Mr Chairman and members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Linda Hutchinson and I represent the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League has been nonpartisan for all of our 106 years. The League of Women Voters of Colorado supports HB26-1095, Digital Publican for Legal Notice.
The League believes that a healthy democracy depends on the informed and active participation of citizens in their government. A component of that informed and active participation is notification of actions of local and state government. Access to that information on government activity should be free of barriers such as economic barriers. Publication of that information should be the responsiblity of a neutral thrid party, such as a legal newspaper or a publicy accessible website for legal notices.
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SB26-102 Large Load Data Centers
AMEND
LWVCO Testimony to the Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy
March 18, 2026
Madame chairperson, members of the committee,
My name is Toni Larson, and I am testifying on behalf of the League of Women Voters - a non partisan organization dedicated to informing voters, encouraging civic engagement, and influencing public policy.
The League is generally in favor of SB26-102 but takes an AMEND position, urging a few key additions:
Read the full testimony here.
SB26-009 Charitable Organization State Sales & Use Tax
SUPPORT
House Finance Committee,
I am Dr. Toni Larson writing to you on behalf of the League of Women Voters. The League is a nonpartisan organization that studies a variety of issues and then takes action on those issues in line with consensus positions adopted by members.
The League of Women Voters supports SB26-009, Charitable Organization State Sales & Use Tax, and asks that members of the Finance Committee vote in favor of the bill.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1038 County Commissioner Redistricting
SUPPORT
Main bill sponsors: Rep Amy Pascha, Rep Chad Clifford, Sen Marc Shyder
Good afternoon, Madam Chair and members of this committee.
My name is Peggy Leech, and I am speaking on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League is a nonpartisan, grassroots, political organization working to ensure that everyone is represented in our democracy.
We are in support of HB1038, because we are infavorof independent redistricingcommissions
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HB26 - 1223 Downloadable Software Equity
SUPPORT
House Finance Committee
Downloadable Software March 9, 2026
Chair Titone, members of House Finance:
I am Maud Naroll, volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters of Colorado, supporting HB26-1223, Dowherenloadable Software Equtiy. As you know, the League has been nonpartian all our 106 years, using our long-standing positions on issues to take stances on bills and ballot measures.
Read the full testimony here.
SB26-119 Authorize Local Electronic Ballot Return
STRONGLY OPPOSE
Senate State, Vetrans & Military Affairs Committee hearing
Sponsors: Sen.Kyle Mullica, Rep. Micheal Carter, Rep. Meghan Lukens
Good afternoon Madame Chair and members of the committee.
My name is Holly Monkman and I am speaking on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in their government and influences public policy through education and advoacy. The League of Women Voters of Colorado is strongly opposed to SB119.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26 - 1266 Repeal Retail Delivery Fees
OPPOSE
Chair Froelich, Vice-Chair Stewart, and members of this most excellent committee:
I am Maud Naroll, volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters of Colorado, speaking in respectful opposition to HB26-1266 Repeal Retail Delivery Fees. As you know, the League has been nonpartisan all of our 106 years, using our long-standing positions on issues to take stances on bills and ballot measures.
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HB26 - 1210 Prohibit Surveillance Price and Wage Setting
SUPPORT
House Committee: Business Affairs & Labor
Chair: Representative Ricks
Vice Chair: Representative Camacho
Representatives Brooks, English, Gonzalez, Keltie, Lieder, Mabry, Marshall, Mauro, Richardson, Rydin, Suckla
Madame Chairperson and members of the committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Linda Hutchinson and I represent the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League is a nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in their government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters supports HB26-1210 - Prohibit Surveillance and Wage Setting.
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.HB26-1209 Temporary Decrease Statutory Property Tax Revenue Limits
OPPOSE
Chairman: Froelich and Committee members,
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Christina Manthey and I represent the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League is a nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in their government and influence policy through education and advoacy. The League of Women Voters opposes HB26-1209
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SB26 Modify Colorado Open Records Act
Amending
State Committee on State, Civic Military, and Veterans Affairs
Madam Chairperson and members of the committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Linda Hutchinson and I represent the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League has been nonpartisan for all of its 106 years. The League of Women Voterss approved an amend stance for Senate Bill 107, Modivications to Colorado Open Records Act.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1001 Housing Developments on Qualifying Properties
SUPPORT
Dear Members of the Senate Local Government & Housing Committee:
My name is Kathy Smith, and I am a Volunteer Lobbyist with the League of Women Voters of Colorado's Legislative Action Committee. I am writing in support of HB26-1001 on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-095 Measures to Support Victim-Survivors of Crimes
SUPPORT
Chair: Senator Weissman
Vice Chair: Senator Roberts
Representatives Carson, Daugherty, Hinrichsen, Wallace, Samora, Wilson
Mr. Chair and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee:
My name is Sheryl Kallivrousis. I am a volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters Colorado regardging SB26-0-95. The League is an organization fully committed to equal rights, equal opportunity, social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. We urge you to vote YES on SB26-095.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-018 Legal Protections for Dignity of Minors
SUPPORT
Chair: Representative Mabrey
Vice Chair: Representative Carter
Representatives Bacon, Clifford, Espenoza, Flanell, Carcia, Keltie, Slaugh, Soper, Zokaie
Mr. Chair and Members of the House Judiciary Committee:
My name is Sheryl Kallivrousis. I am a volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters Coloardo regarding SB26-018. The League is an organization fully committed to equal rights, equal opportunity, social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. We urge you to vote YES on SB26-018.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1012 Consumer Protections to Promote Fair Market Pricing
SUPPORT
Dear Chairman Mabrey and House Judiciary Committee Members:
My name is Katharine Ebersberger and I am a Volunteer Lobbyist with the League of Women Voters of Colorado's Legislative Action Committee. I urge you on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Colorado to vote YES on HB26-1012.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1058 Protections for Minors Featured in Digital Content
SUPPORT
Chair: Senator Weissman
Vice Chair: Senator Roberts
Representatives Carson, Daugherty, Hinrichsen, Wallace, Zamora Wilson
Mr. Chair and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee:
My name is Sheryl Kallivrousis. I am a volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters Colorado regarding HB26-1058. The League is an organization fully committed to equal rights, equal opportunity, social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. We urge you to vote YES on HB26-1058.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1128 Limitation on Gender Trasnition Procedure Claims
OPPOSE
Chair: Representative Wilford
Vice Chair: Representative Clifford
Representatives Bottoms, Bradley, Carter, Espenoza, Feret, Froelich, Luch, Mguyen, Ricks
Madam Chair and Members of the House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee:
My name is Sheryl Kallivrousis. I am a volunteer lobbyist for the e League of Women Voters Colorado regarding HB26-1128. The League is an organization fully committed to equal rights, equal opportunity, social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. We urge you to vote No on HB26-1128.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1052Rights for Victims of Certain Crimes
SUPPORT
Chair: Senator Weissman
Vice Chair: Senator Roberts
Representatives Carson, Daugherty, Hinrichsen, Wallace, Zamora, Wilson
Mr. Chair and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee:
My name is Sheryl Kallivrousis. I am a volunteer lobbyist for the League of Women Voters Colorado regarding HB26-1052. The League is an organization fully committed to equal rights, equal opportunity, social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. We urge you to vote YES on HB26-1052.
Read the full testimony here.
HB26-1038 County Commissioner Redistricting - Amend
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee hearing, Monday Feb 2, 1:30
Sponsors: Rep. Amy Paschal, Sen. Marc Snyder
Good afternoon Madame Chairperson and members of the committee.
My name is Holly Monkman and I am speaking on behalf o f the League of Women Voters of Colorado. The League is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in their government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of Colorado recommends an Amendment to HB 1038.
The League has long sought to end gerrymandering and favors independent redistricting commissions. One example was our enthusiastic effort to bring Amendments & and Z to the voters in 2018, which passed with over 70% voter approval.
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HB26-1010 Older Adult Support & Representation in Workforce Summary
SUPPORT
Chair: Representative Ricks
Vice Chair: Representative Camacho
Representatives Brooks, English, Gonzalez, Keltie, Lieder, Mabrey, Marshall, Mauro,
Richardson, Rydin, and Suckla
Madam Chair and Members of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee:
My name is Sheryl Kallivrousis. I represent the League of Women Voters Colorado
regarding HB26-1010. The League is an organization fully committed to equal rights,
equal opportunity and social and economic justice for all Americans. We urge you to
vote YES on HB26-1010.
Read the full testimony here.