J_JBC_2025A 03/06/2025 11:32:31 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Date

03/06/2025

Attendance
Amabile	X
Kirkmeyer	X
Sirota	X
Taggart	X
Bird	X
Bridges	X

Time

11:32:31 AM to 06:03:10 PM

Place

JBC

This Meeting was called to order by

Bridges

This Report was prepared by

Emily Pope

Hearing Items	Action Taken
hPotential Legislation	JBC action on potential legislation
hDepartment of Corrections Figure Setting	JBC action on budget request (figure setting)
hDepartment of Public Safety Figure Setting (Executive Director's Office and Division of Criminal Justice)	JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

Potential Legislation - JBC action on potential legislation

11:32:44 AM

Committee discussed process for combining approved bill draft topics

11:41:12 AM	Motion	Approve content of LLS 25-0924 Repeal Appropriation to CMP cash fund
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

11:41:37 AM	Motion	Approve content of LLS 25-0921 Repeal appropriation to Child Abuse Trust Fund
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

11:42:32 AM	Motion	Approve combined bill draft for legislation related to required appropriations
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

11:58:39 AM	Motion	Approve LLS 25-0881 Eliminate Destroyed Property Tax Reimbursement Program for introduction in the Senate with the Long Bill Package with permission to make technical changes; Sponsors: Kirkmeyer, Bridges, Taggart, Bird; Co-sponsors: Amabile, Sirota
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

12:00:24 PM	Motion	Approve content of LLS 25-0882 Repeal CO Household Financial Recovery Pilot Program with authority to combine with another draft bill request if identified
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

12:02:38 PM	Motion	Approve content LLS 25-0913 Repeal Defense Counsel of First Appearance and grant authority to combine with other like topic bills if any are identified
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

12:03:25 PM	Motion	Approve content of LLS 25-0914 Eliminate Gray and Black Market Marijuana Grant Program and grant authority to combine with like topic bill drafts if any are identified
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

12:04:10 PM	Motion	Approve content of LLS 25-0907 Repeal disordered eating program and grant authority to combine with like topic bill drafts if any are identified
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

12:04:56 PM	Motion	Approve content of LLS 25-0908 Repeal Kidney Disease Task Force and grant permission to combine with like topic bill drafts if any are identified
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

12:12:49 PM	Motion	Approve LLS 25-0891 Modify State Funding for Assistant District Attorney Salaries as amended by Committee discussion for introduction in the Senate with the Long Bill; Sponsor: Amabile, Kirkmeyer, Sirota, Taggart; Co-sponsors: Bird, Bridges
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

Department of Corrections Figure Setting - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

02:09:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for COWINS non-base building incentives
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile	Yes
	Kirkmeyer	No
	Sirota	Yes
	Taggart	Yes
	Bird	Yes
	Bridges	Yes
		YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:12:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for R6 Recruitment and retention
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:17:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for R5 Inmate legal access
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:29:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for staff-initiated annualize FY 24-25 clinical staffing incentives
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile	Yes
	Kirkmeyer	Yes
	Sirota	Yes
	Taggart	No
	Bird	Yes
	Bridges	Yes
		YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:34:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for BA7 one-time reduction to incentives
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:36:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for R8 overtime reduction
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:37:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for BA8 Inmate pay phase in
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile	No
	Kirkmeyer	Yes
	Sirota	No
	Taggart	Yes
	Bird	Yes
	Bridges	Yes
		YES: 4 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:23:00 PM	Motion	Drafting authority to work with OLLS to allow inmates to refuse placement after the referral has been made rather than before
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile	Yes
	Kirkmeyer	Yes
	Sirota	Yes
	Taggart	Excused
	Bird	Yes
	Bridges	Yes
		YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:01:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for S1/BA1 Male prison caseload
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

04:18:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for BA1.5 Female prison caseload
	Moved	Sirota
	Seconded

	Amabile	Yes
	Kirkmeyer	Yes
	Sirota	Yes
	Taggart	Yes
	Bird	Excused
	Bridges	Yes
		YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:33:00 PM	Motion	Deny the request for S3 Open Centennial South C-tower
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

04:41:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for staff-initiated statutory reporting requirements, including the optional accountability piece, with authority to work with OLLS.
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

04:44:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for BA2 Medical Caseload
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

04:51:00 PM

Tabled: Staff recommendation
for R7 broadband Held for more information about Unused State-owned Real
Property Fund

04:56:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation BA3 Pueblo campus food service
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:10:00 PM

Tabled: BA4 Contain
inmate call cost growth, request OSPB comeback

05:11:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for BA5 Corrections training academy
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:13:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for R4 Restorative justice
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:13:30 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for BA6 technical adjustments
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:14:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for R10 Remove inmate virtual reality
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:14:30 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for R9 Reduce parole insurance payments
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:22:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for staff-initiated strike fiver-year sentencing but retain the fiscal notes provisions and permission to work with OLLS
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:27:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for Long Bill Footnotes and requests for information
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:33:00 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for line item detail for the whole department
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

Department of Public Safety Figure Setting (Executive Director's Office and Division of Criminal Justice) - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

05:40:00 PM	Motion	Deny COWINS non-base building incentive
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:44:28 PM	Motion	Staff recommendation for R5 Community corrections caseload increase
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

06:02:00 PM	Motion	Staff initiated consolidate community corrections funding
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

06:02:30 PM	Motion	Adjust footnote as described and discussed
	Moved	Bird
	Seconded

	Amabile
	Kirkmeyer
	Sirota
	Taggart
	Bird
	Bridges
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

06:03:10 PM

The committee adjourned.

Potential Legislation - JBC action on potential legislation

Department of Corrections Figure Setting - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

Department of Public Safety Figure Setting (Executive Director's Office and Division of Criminal Justice) - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

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