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BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1079
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 13, 2024
Location Old Supreme Court
HB24-1079 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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04:52:45 PM |
Senator Fields, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1079, concerning persons detained in jail who are held on an emergency commitment, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. She explained the bill was recommended by the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems.
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04:55:28 PM |
Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Sheriff-David Lucero, representing County Sheriff's Of Colorado & the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.
Lauren Snyder, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Michael Neil, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
Committee discussion ensued about competency wait lists and mental health holds.
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05:04:31 PM |
Senator Gardner distributed and explained Amendment L.006 to make a technical change (Attachment A).
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05:06:00 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment A) |
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Gardner |
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| Seconded |
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Gardner |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Van Winkle |
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Roberts |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:06:01 PM |
Senator Fields made closing comments.
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05:07:16 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1079, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Gardner |
No |
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Michaelson Jenet |
Yes |
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Van Winkle |
No |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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