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00CAE7C14BEC6A9C87258C74007C3DBE Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1314

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Apr 22, 2025      
Location SCR 357



HB25-1314 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


04:37:04 PM  
Senator Kipp introduced
House Bill 25-1314. The bill adds peace officer status for certain employees
at the Department of Revenue.
04:38:44 PM  
Mr. Frank Lehnerz, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Cyrus Gatrell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Christopher Shy, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Nicholas Rogers, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:43:42 PM  
Natalie Menten, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill. Alex Pacheco, representing themself,
testified in opposition to the bill. Lesley Hollywood, representing themself,
testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Mark Tisdale, representing themself,
testified in opposition to the bill.

04:58:29 PM  
Mr. Robert Russell,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Aaron Lewis,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Catching Valentinis,
representing the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to
the bill. The witness answered several committee questions.
05:02:17 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment E.
05:04:53 PM  
Mr. John Opeka, representing
the Colorado Department of Revenue - Auto Industry Division, testified
in support of the bill. Mrs. Michelle Stone-Principato, representing the
Colorado Department of Revenue - Firearms Dealer Division, testified in
support of the bill. The witnesses answered several committee questions.


05:25:37 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1314 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kipp
Seconded
Bright No
Frizell No
Gonzales J. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson No
Snyder Yes
Marchman Yes
Kipp Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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