9ACB9302AC932E9B87258258005EFA93 Hearing Summary

Representative Lee, co-prime sponsor, presented House Concurrent Resolution 18-1001.  The concurrent resolution refers a question to the voters allowing for justice and judge retention questions to be listed on the ballot by the level of court they serve, such as county or district court.  Under current law, a separate retention question must be listed for each justice or judge on the ballot.

The committee discussed the resolution with Representative Lee.

Amber McReynolds, Denver Elections Division, testified in support of the resolution.  She provided a handout to the committee [Attachment A]. Ms. McReynolds answered questions from the committee.

Wayne Williams, Secretary of State, testified in support of the resolution.

Matt Crane, Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the resolution.

Carol Tone, League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the resolution.

Terry Scanlan, Judicial Branch, testified in a neutral capacity on the resolution.  He discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment B].  Mr. Scanlan and Representative Lee answered questions from the committee. 

Representative Wist, co-prime sponsor, made concluding remarks about the resolution.

Committee members commented on the bill.