H_JUD_2025A 04/02/2025 02:28:33 PM Committee Summary

James Karbach, representing
the Office of the State Public Defender, testified on HB 25-1304 from an
amend position. Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense
Bar, testified to amend the bill.



Mr. Karbach responded
to questions timing of restitution under current law and jurisprudence,
and the process for directing restitution to victims. Mr. Karbach responded
to questions regarding potential amendments to the bill.

Brian Mason, representing the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. Travis Sides, representing the 13th Judicial District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the bill. Arnold Hanuman, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.



Discussion ensued regarding the timing of ordering and processing restitution.

Maureen Cain, representing
OSPD, testified to amend the bill. Brain Lanni, representing the Department
of Law, testified in support of the bill. Grant Fevurly, representing the
Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.



Discussion ensued
regarding the position of the Judicial Branch on HB 25-1304.

The committee chair laid HB 25-1304 for action only.

The committee recessed.

Ms. Sophie Mariam, representing CFI, testified in support of the bill. Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill. Kareem Sawadogo, representing Cidu, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Daniel Gnoumou, representing CIDU, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Grace Gedye, representing Consumer Reports, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. DiSalvo responded to questions regarding how the law regards differential treatment in economic transactions in circumstances outside of algorithmically based environments.

David Shapiro, representing Ibotta Inc, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Drea Modugno, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Rachel Beck, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Ruthie Barko, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to the bill.



Discussion ensued regarding how local and brick-and-mortar businesses compete with large, algorithmically based businesses and transparency requirements in previously adopted, consumer-related legislation. Discussion followed regarding HB 25-1264 putting certain discount offers in jeopardy.

Dr. Katie Wells,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Zephyr Teachout,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mika Alexander,
representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Charles Brennan, representing the Colorado
Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Erick Ametefe,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Steven Lustig,
representing the Colorado Independent Drivers United, CWA Local 7777, testified
in support of the bill.  Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado
People's Alliance, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Brennan responded
to questions regarding how certain technologies might impact small businesses,
and how technology affects supply-and-demand issues.

Joshua Mantell, representing The Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. David Seligman, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill. Samantha Dalal, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Karl Lapham, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Elliott Awatt, representing CIDU, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lee Hepner, representing the American Economic Liberties Project, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Hepner responded to questions regarding how consumers can effectively engage in a marketplace with certain technologies in use.

The committee chair laid over HB 25-1264 for future action.

Chief Matthew Packard,
representing CDPS/ Colorado State Patrol, testified in opposition to the
bill. Chief Strossner, representing the Colorado Association of the Chiefs
of Police, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.



Colonel Packard
responded to questions what is expected of a state trooper during a traffic
stop. Colonel Packard and Chief Strossner responded to questions regarding
best practices for when law enforcement engages in a traffic contact.  Colonel
Packard responded to questions regarding the the detainment status of a
person during a traffic stop, and current law with respect to obligations
of law enforcement during traffic stops.

Mr. Skyler McKinley,
representing AAA, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mac Muir, representing
themself, was available to answer committee questions.



Mr. McKinley responded
to questions regarding certain constitutional issues implicated during
traffic stops.  Mr. Muir answered additional questions on these constitutional
issues. Mr. McKinley responded to questions regarding how HB 25-1243 might
affect roadside safety. Discussion ensued regarding roadside safety.  Discussion
returned to constitutional issues. Discussion ensued regarding other jurisdictions
with laws similar to the bill.

Representative Lindsay explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment B).  Discussion ensued about the merits of the amendment and the source of the amendment.

Representative Lindsay provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1243. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.