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131A18C1863891C387258C4C004D7CC9 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For CONSIDERATION OF THE SAND CREEK MASSACRE MEMORIAL STATUE AND THE LOAN OF THE UNION SOLDIER STATUE

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date Mar 13, 2025      
Location SCR 357



Consideration of the Sand Creek Massacre Memorial Statue and the Loan of the Union Soldier Statue - Committee Discussion Only


08:06:26 AM  
The committee resumed
its discussion of the Sand Creek Massacre Memorial statue. The committee
discussed statue placement.
08:09:25 AM  
Nicole Myers, representing
the Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the
committee. Jeanette Chapman, representing Legislative Council Staff, also
responded to committee questions.

08:12:35 AM  
Dawn DiPrince, representing History Colorado, responded to questions from the committee.
08:21:23 AM  
Committee discussion ensued.


08:23:42 AM
Motion Approve the recommendation from the Capitol Building Advisory Committee to approve the design of the Sand Creek Massacre memorial, with the memorial to be placed on the West Plaza of the State Capitol. Further, approve a long-term loan of the Union Soldier Statue to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Hinrichsen Yes
Lindsay Yes
Pelton B. No
Winter T. Yes
Mullica Yes
Story Yes
YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:23:44 AM  
Bo Pogue, representing Legislative Council Staff, commented on legislative process. Committee discussion ensued.


08:29:22 AM
Motion Draft a joint resolution on the placement of the Sand Creek Memorial and the history and long term placement of the Union Soldier Statue.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Hinrichsen Yes
Lindsay Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Winter T. Yes
Mullica Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:29:24 AM  
The committee discussed drafting procedures. Mr. Pogue commented on the committee's upcoming schedule.






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