0910E1EDEAB0B3FA872586E80083CED0 Hearing Summary

Representatives Soper and Weissman, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-280, concerning crimes that are bias-motivated. Representative Soper explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Weissman provided additional input on the merits of the legislation.

John Kellner, representing the Eighteenth Judicial District, testified in support of SB 21-280. Sarah Mercer, representing the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab, testified in support of the bill. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Jeremy Shaver, representing the Anti-Defamation League and the Hate-Free Colorado Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Kline, representing the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, testified in support of the bill. He discussed forthcoming amendment L.001 (Attachment E). Mr. Kline responded to questions regarding funding for his division, and the need for amendment L.001.

Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachment F).

Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment G).