E9D5E7A4034AD34287258C520080685F Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-060

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 19, 2025
Location HCR 0107

SB25-060 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment D

05:22:36 PM

Representatives Clifford
and Carter, prime sponsors. presented Senate Bill 25-060. The bill modifies
the existing offense of obstructing government operations by including
repeated emergency calls without a justifiable basis. Representative Clifford
explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative
Carter provided additional input on the merits of the bill. Discussion
ensued regarding the need for the legislation, and current law with respect
to obstructing government operations. Discussion followed regarding some
forthcoming amendments, and the crime levels in SB 25-060.

06:07:33 PM

Claire Polini, representing
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms.
Margaret Baker, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in
opposition to the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the circumstances surrounding
arrest for obstruction of justice under current law.

06:15:55 PM

Ms. Tina Buneta,
representing Aurora911, testified in support of the bill. Jeff Streeter,
representing Jeffcom 911, testified in support of the bill. Deputy Chief
Reeves, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Jeremy Bussell, representing Colorado State
Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued
regarding prosecutions for abusive 911 calls, and the need for SB 25-060.
Discussion followed regarding the definition of certain terms, and how
911 calls impact investigations. Discussion turned to ways to get serial
abusers to stop calling 911, and the impact of 911 misuse on the system
and operators.

06:58:19 PM

Mr. Carl Stephens,
representing Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Joseph Deras, representing Garfield County
Emergency Communications Authority, testified in support of the bill. Mr.
Kris Stewart, representing Delta County Emergency Manager, testified in
support of the bill. Ms. Haley Pittman, representing Larimer Emergency
Telephone Authority, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued
regarding some forthcoming amendments.

07:10:23 PM

Representative Carter
explained the effect of amendment L.006 (Attachment D).

07:12:53 PM	Motion	Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D)
	Moved	Carter
	Seconded	Bacon

	Armagost	No
	Bacon	Yes
	Caldwell	No
	Clifford	Yes
	Espenoza	No
	Garcia	Excused
	Keltie	No
	Soper	No
	Zokaie	Yes
	Carter	Yes
	Mabrey	Yes
		YES: 5 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

07:12:55 PM

Representatives Clifford
and Carter provided closing remarks in support of SB 25-060. Various committee
members provided their positions on the bill.

07:27:21 PM	Motion	Refer Senate Bill 25-060 to the Committee of the Whole.
	Moved	Clifford
	Seconded	Keltie

	Armagost	Yes
	Bacon	No
	Caldwell	Yes
	Clifford	Yes
	Espenoza	Yes
	Garcia	No
	Keltie	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Zokaie	No
	Carter	No
	Mabrey	Yes
	Final	YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

SB25-060 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Colorado General Assembly