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BILL SUMMARY For HCR18-1002
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date Apr 26, 2018
Location LSB A
HCR18-1002 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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12:41:26 PM |
Representative Melton, co-prime bill sponsor, presented House Concurrent Resolution 18-1002. Under current law, slavery or involuntary servitude is prohibited except as punishment for a crime in which the offender has been convicted. The concurrent resolution refers a question to the voters that would, if approved, amend the Colorado Constitution by repealing this exception and prohibiting slavery or involuntary servitude in all circumstances.
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12:44:19 PM |
Representative Melton explained amendment L.001 [Attachment A]. Representative Salazar, co-prime bill sponsor, made comments regarding the resolution. Representative Melton and Representative Salazar answered questions from the committee.
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12:50:43 PM |
Lee McNeil, Together Colorado, testified in support of the resolution.
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12:54:32 PM |
Caitlin Trussell, Together Colorado, testified in support of the resolution.
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12:58:53 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment A]. |
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Melton |
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| Seconded |
Williams D. |
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Benavidez |
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Hooton |
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Humphrey |
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Leonard |
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Melton |
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Weissman |
Excused |
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Williams D. |
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Lontine |
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Foote |
Excused |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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12:58:53 PM |
Representative Salazar and Representative Melton made concluding remarks about the resolution.
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01:05:16 PM
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Motion |
Refer HCR18-1002, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Melton |
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Benavidez |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Hooton |
Yes |
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Humphrey |
Yes |
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Leonard |
Yes |
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Melton |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Excused |
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Williams D. |
Yes |
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Lontine |
Yes |
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Foote |
Excused |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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