60E2A4B2628E94B387258AF3006AB4F1 Hearing Summary

Representatives Weissman and Soper, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1345, concerning the Human Trafficking Council, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation contained in the 2023 sunset repor by the Department of Regulatory Agencies . Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. He also explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment C). Representative Soper provided further input on the bill, and explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment D). Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment E). Discussion ensued regarding the amendments.

Mr. Christian Gardner-Wood, representing Boulder County District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Maria Trujillo, representing Colorado Human Trafficking Council, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Rebekah Layton, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. JILL BROGDON, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Kelly Dore, representing Sierra Cares Foundation, testified in a support of HB 24-1345.

Ms. Dore and Ms. Trujillo responded to questions regarding the reason why the bill does not include a future sunset for the Human Trafficking Council. Discussion ensued regarding oversight of the Human Trafficking Council.

The committee discussed amendment L.001.

Representatives Soper and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1345. Representative Snyder provided his position on the bill.