H_JUD_2023A 03/01/2023 01:35:18 PM Committee Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Duran And Pugliese, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1107, concerning funding for crime victim services. Representative Duran explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Pugliese provided additional input on the merits of the bill, and discussed the bill's fiscal impact.

Roshan Kalantar, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mari Dennis, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Brie Franklin, representing Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Kissell, representing the Division of Criminal Justice, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Elizabeth Collins, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding how Colorado might adopt steps taken by other states to ensure funding for victim services. Mr. Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Emily Tofte Nestaval, representing Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center, testified in support of the bill. Jennifer Eyl, representing Project Safeguard, testified in support of HB 23-1107.

Alaina Sawyer, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Cin Chapman, representing Victim Outreach Incorporated, testified in support of the bill.

Gabrielle Mata, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Howard Small, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ellina-Mae Martineau, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Duran explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment A). Discussion ensued regarding the duration of various cash funds impacted by the amendment.

Representative Pugliese explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment B).

Representatives Duran and Pugliese provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1107. Various committee members provided input on the legislation.

Representative DeGraaf, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1086, concerning enactment of the "Due Process Asset Forfeiture Act." Representative DeGraaf explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. He also discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment C), a strike-below amendment, and orbital amendment L.002 (Attachment D). Representative DeGraaf responded to questions regarding the removal of the bill's safety clause by amendment. Discussion ensued regarding the fiscal impact of the bill.

Representative Weissman laid over HB 23-1086 to a future meeting.

Representative Snyder, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-090, concerning the enactment of the 2022 amendments to the "Uniform Commercial Code." Representative Snyder explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Snyder responded to questions regarding the processes observed by the Uniform Law Commission.

Ms. Anne McGihon, representing Colorado Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Steven Weise, representing Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Herrick Lidstone, representing Colorado Bar Association, testified to amend the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of SB 23-090 on commercial record-keeping. Discussion followed regarding the definition of the term "person" in the bill for the purpose of business entities, and the bill's definition of the term "money.'

Representative Snyder explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment E).

Representative Snyder provided closing remarks in support of SB 23-090.

Representative Snyder, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-100, concerning the "Uniform Community Property Disposition at Death Act." Representative Snyder explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.

Ms. Anne McGihon, representing Colorado Commission on Uniform Laws, testified in support of the bill.

No amendments were offered to SB 23-100. Representative Snyder provided closing remarks in support of the bill.