240952B750E617BF87258C3D00749CFA Hearing Summary

Jeanne Segil, representing
Korey Wise Innocence Project, testified in support of the bill. Noah Stout,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Holly Bennett,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Taylor Pruski,
representing The Korey Wise Innocence Project and Legislation Inside, testified
in support of the bill.



Discussion ensued
regarding field drug testing, and the process by which these tests are
used as evidence in the judicial process.

Chief Smith, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police, testified in opposition to the bill. Chief Smith responded to questions regarding the use of field drug tests by his police department, and the efficacy of field drug tests.

Mr. Des Walsh, representing
Roadside Drug Test Innocence Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
Keli Young, representing Innocence Project, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Michael Dougherty, representing District Attorney's Office, 20th
Judicial District and Colorado District Attorneys Council, testified in
support of the bill. John Walsh, representing 2nd Judicial District Attorney's
Office, testified in support of the bill.



Discussion ensued
regarding data surrounding the use and failure rate of field drug tests.
Discussion followed regarding a case discussed earlier, and the task force
duties created by HB 25-1183.

Representative Gilchrist explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representatives Bacon and Gilchrist provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1183. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.