AE689C27161E2B038725896500711F16 Hearing Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Duran And Pugliese, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1107, concerning funding for crime victim services. Representative Duran explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Pugliese provided additional input on the merits of the bill, and discussed the bill's fiscal impact.

Roshan Kalantar, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mari Dennis, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Brie Franklin, representing Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Kissell, representing the Division of Criminal Justice, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Elizabeth Collins, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding how Colorado might adopt steps taken by other states to ensure funding for victim services. Mr. Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Emily Tofte Nestaval, representing Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center, testified in support of the bill. Jennifer Eyl, representing Project Safeguard, testified in support of HB 23-1107.

Alaina Sawyer, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Cin Chapman, representing Victim Outreach Incorporated, testified in support of the bill.

Gabrielle Mata, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Howard Small, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ellina-Mae Martineau, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Duran explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment A). Discussion ensued regarding the duration of various cash funds impacted by the amendment.

Representative Pugliese explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment B).

Representatives Duran and Pugliese provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1107. Various committee members provided input on the legislation.