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H_JUD_2024A 02/21/2024 03:31:43 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 02/21/2024
Attendance
Amabile X
Evans *
Garcia X
Herod *
Mabrey X
Snyder X
Soper X
Willford *
Winter T. X
Bacon *
Weissman X
Time 03:31:43 PM to 06:23:42 PM
Place Old State Library
This Meeting was called to order by Weissman
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
HCR24-1002 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1225 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1133 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1251 Committee Discussion Only

HCR24-1002 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:32:01 PM  
Representatives Lynch
and Duran, prime sponsors, presented House Concurrent Resolution 24-1002.
The concurrent resolution refers a constitutional amendment to Colorado
voters that, if approved, would make first degree murder an unbailable
offense. The sponsors also discussed House Bill 24-1225, a tandem bill,
concerning making first degree murder an unbailable offense.  Representative
Lynch explained the effect of the resolution and discussed its need.  Representative
Duran explained the effect of HB 24-1225 and discussed its need.  Discussion
ensued regarding the population affected by the measures.
03:40:30 PM  
Alexis King, District
Attorney for the 1st Judicial District, testified in support of HB 24-1225.
Michael Allen, District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District, testified
in support of the bill. Travis Sides, District Attorney for the 13th Judicial
District, testified in support of the bill. Brian Mason, District Attorney
for the 17th Judicial District, testified in support of the bill.
04:02:14 PM  
Courtenay Whitelaw, representing herself, testified in support of the measures.
04:07:45 PM  
No amendments were offered to HCR 24-1002. The committee recessed.
04:10:20 PM  
The committee returned to order. Representatives Duran and Lynch provided closing remarks in support of HCR 24-1002. Various committee members provided their positions on the resolution.


04:28:17 PM
 Motion Refer HCR24-1002 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Soper
Seconded Snyder
Amabile Yes
Evans Yes
Garcia No
Herod Yes
Mabrey No
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Willford Yes
Winter T. Yes
Bacon Excused
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1225 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


04:29:47 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A)
Moved Soper
Seconded Snyder
Amabile
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Willford
Winter T.
Bacon Excused
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:29:49 PM  
Committee discussion
ensued.


04:31:40 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1225, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Soper
Seconded Snyder
Amabile Yes
Evans Yes
Garcia No
Herod Yes
Mabrey No
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Willford Yes
Winter T. Yes
Bacon Excused
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1133 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

04:31:51 PM  
Representatives Mabrey
and Soper, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1133. The bill makes
several changes to the process to seal or expunge a criminal record. Representatives
Mabrey and Soper discussed the need for the legislation.  Representative
Mabrey explained the effect of the legislation section-by-section, along
with some forthcoming amendments.
04:44:51 PM  
Shannon Johnson,
representing herself, testified to amend the bill. Written testimony may
be found in Attachment B.
04:46:06 PM  
Ms. Bethany Pray,
representing Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of
the bill. Moriah Rodriguez, representing herself, testified in support
of the bill. Major-Afsoon Ansari, representing CDPS-Colorado State Patrol,
testified to amend the bill. Ms. Nadine Payan, representing herself, testified
in support of the bill. Jenny Catchings, representing Justice Action Network,
testified in support of the bill. Yatziri DeSantos, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Diaz-Rivera, representing
Better Days Delivery, testified in support of the bill. Tristan Gorman,
representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of
the bill.
05:11:26 PM  
Representative Soper
explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment C).


05:12:45 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C)
Moved Soper
Seconded Mabrey
Amabile
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Willford
Winter T.
Bacon Excused
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:13:01 PM  
Representative Mabrey
explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment D).


05:16:10 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D)
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Soper
Amabile
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Willford
Winter T.
Bacon Excused
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:16:27 PM  
Rep. Soper discussed
L.003 (Attachment E).


05:17:44 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E)
Moved Soper
Seconded Mabrey
Amabile
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Willford
Winter T.
Bacon Excused
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:18:03 PM  
Representative Mabrey
explained the effect of amendment L.004 (Attachment F).


05:19:06 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment F)
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Soper
Amabile
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Willford
Winter T.
Bacon Excused
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:19:08 PM  
Representatives Soper and Mabrey provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1133. Various committee members provided closing remarks in support of the bill.


05:28:10 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1133, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Soper
Seconded Mabrey
Amabile Yes
Evans Yes
Garcia Excused
Herod Yes
Mabrey Yes
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Willford Excused
Winter T. Yes
Bacon Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1251 - Committee Discussion Only
05:28:19 PM  
Representatives Snyder
and Mabrey, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1251. This bill continues
the regulation of debt-management service providers in the Department of
Law, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2024.  Representative
Snyder explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative
Mabrey provided further input regarding the merits of the legislation.
05:32:53 PM  
Makyla Moody, representing
the Colorado Creditors Bar Association, testified in a neutral position
on the bill. Mr. James Wolf, representing the Colorado Creditor Bar Association
(CCBA), testified in a neutral position on the bill. Martha Fulford, representing
Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nicholas Prola,
representing the Associated Collection Agencies of Colorado, Wyoming, and
New Mexico, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Jake Agron,
representing the American Association for Debt Resolution, testified in
support of the bill.
06:23:07 PM  
The chair laid over HB 24-1251.


06:23:42 PM   The committee adjourned.






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