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6A4E4A9D904CF44E87258C1A007D19F0 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1049

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Jan 22, 2025      
Location HCR 0107



HB25-1049 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


03:46:29 PM  

Representative Garcia, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1049 concerning communication rights for persons in custody.



James Karbach, representing Colorado State Public Defenders Office, testified in support of the bill. Shawna Geiger, representing the Office of Respondent Parents Counsel, testified in support of the bill.  Darren Cantor, representing Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Brandon Nathlich, representing Colorado State Patrol, testified to amend the bill.



The committee asked questions about the scope of the problem to be addressed by the bill, and potential abuses of the system through which those in custody communicate with their attorneys.

04:10:23 PM  
Mr. Raymond Torrez,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill. Daniel Zettler, representing Colorado Public Defender, testified
in support of the bill. Jennifer Jones, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Megan Downing, representing Recht Kornfeld, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Kathryn Bush, representing Colorado State Public
Defender, testified in support of the bill.
04:29:06 PM  
Mr. Ara Ohanian,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Kyle Giddings, representing Colorado Criminal Justice Reform
Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

04:34:23 PM  
Representative Garcia explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Representative Garcia responded to questions regarding potential confidentiality issues associated with the amendment.


04:38:03 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B)
Moved Garcia
Seconded Carter
Armagost
Bacon
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Soper
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:38:04 PM  
Representative Garcia
provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1049. Various committee members
provided their positions on the bill.


04:46:13 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1049, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Garcia
Seconded Carter
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell Yes
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Keltie Yes
Soper Excused
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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