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S_JUD_2025A 03/12/2025 01:39:43 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 03/12/2025
Attendance
Ball X
Carson X
Daugherty *
Frizell X
Roberts X
Weissman X
Gonzales J. X
Time 01:39:43 PM to 04:49:08 PM
Place LSB B
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales J.
This Report was prepared by Juliann Jenson
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1015 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Conf 25-Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB25-1181 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB25-1090 Lay Over

HB25-1015 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:40:23 PM  

Senators Rodriguez and Gonzales, bill sponsors, returned to the committee for House Bill 25-1015, concerning clarifying changes to ensure that bond can be posted online. The bill was first heard on March 5, 2025, and is before the committee for action only.



The bill sponsors offered no amendments. They discussed title limitations and an upcoming sunset on the topic next session.
01:43:10 PM  
Committee members
weighed in on the bill.


01:47:04 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1015 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gonzales J.
Seconded
Ball Yes
Carson Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell No
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Gonzales J. Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:47:15 PM  
Nikky Patel, Director
of Boards and Commissions, Governor's Office, provided a brief overview
of the Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board, including its
composition and duties.



Anne Mangiardi,
Executive Director, Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline, was available
to answer questions.



Appointees Kristin
Mix, Laura Ellis, Leeanne Wheeler and Colleen McManamon discussed their
experience and reasons for wanting to serve on the board.
01:55:21 PM  
Committee members
asked questions to the appointees about their role in restoring integrity
in the judicial system. Another question addressed ways in which to maintain
independence from outside influences.



Committee members
thanked the appointees for their interest in serving on the board.


02:18:14 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Kristin Mix, Colleen McManamon, Leanne Wheeler, Laura Ellis to the Conf 25-Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball Excused
Carson Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Gonzales J. Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1181 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:18:39 PM  
Senators Weissman
and Lundeen, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1181, concerning the
Colorado rangers law enforcement shared reserve. The bill sponsors provided
a brief history of the rangers and their duties and responsibilities.
02:24:36 PM  
Ronald Abramson,
representing Colorado Rangers - Chief, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Murphy Robinson, representing Colorado Rangers, testified in support
of the bill. Deputy Chief Reeves, representing Colorado Association of
the Chiefs of Police, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Robert Rotherham,
representing Douglas County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the
bill.
02:37:19 PM  
No amendments were
offered on the bill. The bill sponsors made closing comments.


02:40:01 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1181 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball Excused
Carson Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Gonzales J. Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1090 - Lay Over
02:40:14 PM  
Senators Weissman
and Cutter, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1090, concerning protections
against deceptive pricing practices. They walked the committee through
the bill and explained changes made in the House.



Committee members
asked questions about small business costs associated with implementing
the bill. Further questions were raised about landlord and tenant related
fees. Discussion ensued about private rights of action and damages.
03:19:00 PM  
Nina DiSalvo, representing
Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Hunter Nelson, representing
Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill. Mika Alexander,
representing American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Latosca Hults, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union,
testified in support of the bill.
03:32:13 PM  
Michael Smith, representing
National Federation of Independent Business, testified in opposition to
the bill.



Committee members
asked questions about fees and transparency.
03:36:47 PM  
Mark Sokolaj, representing
Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Braxton Dietz,
representing the Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified
in support of the bill. Haley Eicher, representing Denver Metro Tenants
Union, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kevin Patterson, representing
The Redress movement, testified in support of the bill.




Committee members asked questions about common area maintenance fees, late
fees, and junk fees.
03:52:01 PM  
Alison Morgan, representing
Colorado Bankers Association, testified to amend the bill.  Ms. Ruthie
Barko, representing TechNet, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Jeff Kinder,
representing Colorado Self Storage Association, testified to amend the
bill. Mr. Joe Doherty, representing The Self Storage Association, testified
to amend the bill.



Committee members
asked the panel questions about compliance related provisions.
04:05:44 PM  
Le'Toya Garland,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Helen Tekle, representing
East Colfax Community Collective, testified in support of the bill. Joshua
Mantell, representing The Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Chris Nelson, representing Colorado Center on Law & Policy,
testified in support of the bill. Michelle Santillanes, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.




Committee members asked questions about practices in other states.




Discussion followed about private rights of action and common area maintenance
fees.
04:27:03 PM  
Megan Axelrod, representing
Colorado Hospital Association, testified to amend the bill. Anna Powell,
representing DoorDash, testified to amend the bill.



Committee members
asked about proposed carve-out provisions.
04:33:48 PM  
Ms. Eida Altman,
representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill.
Maggie Gomez, representing SiX Action, testified in support of the bill.
Kinsey Hasstedt, representing Enterprise Community Partners, testified
in support of the bill. Jefferey Riester, representing Department of Law,
testified in support of the bill.




Committee discussion followed about amendments proposed by other witnesses.




Written testimony about the bill is in Attachment A.
04:46:46 PM  
The bill sponsors
made closing comments and asked for the bill to be laid over until a later
date.


04:49:08 PM   The committee adjourned.






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