H_JUD_2024A 03/05/2024 01:38:37 PM Committee Summary

Mr. James Karbach,
representing Colorado State Public Defender's Office, testified in support
of the bill.



Jack Johnson,
representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



Discussion ensued
regarding what happens following a person's assignment to a diversion program
under the bill.

No amendments were offered to SB 24-006. Representatives Bradfield and English provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Representative Amabile weighed in on the bill.

Elisa Overall, representing
Colorado Access to Justice Commission, testified in support of the bill.



Emese Hari, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Zach Neumann,
representing CEDP, testified in support of the bill.



Matthew Baca,
representing Colorado Legal Services, testified in support of the bill.



Discussion ensued
regarding the membership of the board created by HB 24-1286.  Mr.
Neumann responded to questions regarding how the bill will boost his organization's
mission.  Mr. Baca responded to questions regarding eligibility to
participate in the bill's programming, and filing fees.  Discussion
followed regarding waiver of filing fees.

Mr. Alan Greenberg,
representing Colorado Creditors Bar Association, testified in opposition
to the bill.



Ben Vinci, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill.



Matthew Berumen,
representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.



Heather Cannon,
representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Krista Spurgin, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Mekela Goehring,
representing Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, testified in support
of the bill.



Mr. Alan Anderson,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Elizabeth
Walker, representing The Mediation Association of Colorado aka the MAC,
testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Lydia McCoy,
representing Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of
the bill.



Discussion ensued
regarding Mr. Anderson's ability to access free legal aid.

Ms. Amber Gonzales,
representing Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, testified in support of
the bill.



Summer Laws, representing
Clair Levy, testified in support of HB 24-1286.



Mika Alexander,
representing American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support
of the bill.



Ms. Laquetta Walker,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Molly Wiley,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Jeff Cuneo,
representing Colorado Homeless legal Project, testified in support of the
bill.



Ms. Megan Bowser,
representing Family Voices Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



Melanie Jordan,
representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support
of the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee recessed.

The committee returned to order. Discussion continued regarding amendment L.003.

Discussion ensued regarding further potential amendments to HB 24-1286.

Representatives Lindsay and Joseph provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1286. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

Mr. Jeffrey Lindquist,
representing United States Army Garrison, Fort Carson, testified in support
of the bill.



Dr. Montina  Loepp
Romero, representing El Paso County School District 8, testified in support
of the bill.



Mr. Nicholas Mahanic,
representing Space Operations Command, United States Space Force, Department
of the Air Force, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Michelle Richart,
representing United States Department of Defense, testified in support
of the bill.



Mr. Lindquist
responded to questions regarding legislation similar to SB 24-074 in other
states.

No amendments were offered to SB 24-074. Representative Weissman provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.