3EE7F910C10E09EA87258C610001C2AA Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1243

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 2, 2025
Location HCR 0107

HB25-1243 - Postponed Indefinitely

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment B

06:19:16 PM

Representative Lindsay,
prime sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1243. The bill prohibits peace officers
from asking persons if they are aware of the reason they were pulled over.
Representative Lindsay explained the effect of the bill and discussed its
need. Representative Lindsay responded to questions regarding the lack
of a consequence function in the bill, and norms practiced by law enforcement
during traffic stops in Colorado. Representative Lindsay responded to further
questions regarding a forthcoming amendment, and issues surrounding prior
restraint of speech. Discussion ensued regarding certain hypothetical situations.

06:44:44 PM

Chief Matthew Packard,
representing CDPS/ Colorado State Patrol, testified in opposition to the
bill. Chief Strossner, representing the Colorado Association of the Chiefs
of Police, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Colonel Packard
responded to questions what is expected of a state trooper during a traffic
stop. Colonel Packard and Chief Strossner responded to questions regarding
best practices for when law enforcement engages in a traffic contact. Colonel
Packard responded to questions regarding the the detainment status of a
person during a traffic stop, and current law with respect to obligations
of law enforcement during traffic stops.

07:02:55 PM

Mr. Skyler McKinley,
representing AAA, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mac Muir, representing
themself, was available to answer committee questions.

Mr. McKinley responded
to questions regarding certain constitutional issues implicated during
traffic stops. Mr. Muir answered additional questions on these constitutional
issues. Mr. McKinley responded to questions regarding how HB 25-1243 might
affect roadside safety. Discussion ensued regarding roadside safety. Discussion
returned to constitutional issues. Discussion ensued regarding other jurisdictions
with laws similar to the bill.

07:32:33 PM

Representative Lindsay explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Discussion ensued about the merits of the amendment and the source of the amendment.

07:38:43 PM	Motion	Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B)
	Moved	Carter
	Seconded	Clifford

	Armagost	No
	Bacon	No
	Barron	No
	Caldwell	No
	Clifford	No
	Espenoza	No
	Garcia	No
	Keltie	No
	Velasco	No
	Carter	No
	Mabrey	No
		YES: 0 NO: 11 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

07:38:45 PM

Representative Lindsay provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1243. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

08:01:03 PM	Motion	Refer House Bill 25-1243 to the Committee of the Whole.
	Moved	Carter
	Seconded	Velasco

	Armagost	No
	Bacon	No
	Barron	No
	Caldwell	No
	Clifford	No
	Espenoza	No
	Garcia	Yes
	Keltie	No
	Velasco	Yes
	Carter	No
	Mabrey	Yes
		YES: 3 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

08:01:37 PM	Motion	Postpone House Bill 25-1243 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
	Moved	Carter
	Seconded	Clifford

	Armagost	Yes
	Bacon	Yes
	Barron	Yes
	Caldwell	Yes
	Clifford	Yes
	Espenoza	Yes
	Garcia	No
	Keltie	Yes
	Velasco	No
	Carter	Yes
	Mabrey	No
	Final	YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

HB25-1243 - Postponed Indefinitely

Colorado General Assembly