S_JUD_2024A 04/29/2024 06:00:23 PM Committee Summary

Senators Fields and Gonzales, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1372, concerning regulating the use of prone restraint by law enforcement.  The bill sponsors discussed the amendments made in the House and the stakeholder process.

 

 

Shataeah Kelly, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Sheneen McClain, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill.

Chief Brady, representing Colorado Association Chiefs of Police - Arvada Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jeremy Schupbach, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.

Jeremiah Boies, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police - Grand Junction PD, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked questions about law enforcement response times and back-ups.  Discussion ensued about where to locate bill provisions in state law.  Questions were asked about outreach and the stakeholder process.

 

Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Meredith Henry, representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Iris Halpern, representing Rathod Mohamedbhai, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about law enforcement response times in rural communities.  Discussion continued about standards for use of excessive force.  Further discusson ensued about where provisions in the bill should be statutorily located. 

The bill sponsors made closing remarks. 

Senators Winter and Michaelson Jenet, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1350, concerning standards related to court proceedings for allocation of parental responsibilities to keep children safe.

The bill sponsors distributed Amendments L.009 (Attachment A) and L.010 (Attachment B).

Committee members asked questions about the stakeholder process and regulations. 

Julie Schwab JD CFM, representing Court Appointed Special Advocate, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Carolyn MacCloud, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Caitie Coyle, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked about  family law court system improvements and guidelines for judges. 

 

 

Ms. Kaela Zihlman, representing Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, testified to amend the bill.

Committee members asked questions about the stakeholder process and the necessity of the bill.  Committee members asked questions about parental alienation syndrome.

 

Ms. Kathleen Melendy, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Christine McGinley, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Angela Arkin, representing CO Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, testified in support of the bill.

Committee discussion ensued about the bill's intentions and the court system. 

 

 

Aidan Hodges, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Chelsea Augelli, representing Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified in support of the bill.

Dina Schurer, representing FightBack Foundation MFB, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. M BECHTE, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Maralee Mclean, representing Moms Fight Back, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Written comments about the bill are in Attachment C.

Senator Michaeson Jenet recapped Amendment L.009 (Attachment A).

Senator Michaelson Jenet summarized Amendment L.010 (Attachment B).

The bill sponsors made closing remarks. 

Committee members made closing remarks. 

 

 

Senators Gonzales and Gardner, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1445, concerning measures related to supervision conditions. 

Ms. Brianna Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill.

Maureen Cain, representing Public defender , testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about related data and statistics.

Written comments may be read in Attachment D.

 

 

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.

Senator Roberts, sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1438, concerning the implementation of certain affordable prescription drug programs, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. 

Jefferey Riester, representing Department of law, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Wolf, representing Colorado Retail Council , testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Sam Gilman, representing Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support of the bill.

Joseph Poling, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about a related court case.  Discussion followed about manufacturer violations and deceptive trade practices.  Further questions were asked about thresholds for enforcement. 

 

Senator Roberts presented and explained Amendment L.004 (Attachment E).

 

 

The bill sponsor made closing comments. 

Committee members made closing comments.