The committee took a recess.

The committee returned to order. Representative Liston, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1187. The bill makes mail theft an unclassified misdemeanor upon a first violation and an unclassified felony upon a second violation. He provided a fact sheet about the bill (Attachment E).

Tristan Gorman, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in opposition to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

The committee continued to discuss the bill with Ms. Gorman.

Janet Huffor, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Deputy Scott Stone, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Lieutenant Cheryl Peck, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Detective Tre White, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

The committee continued to discuss the bill with the panel of witnesses.

Eric Manuel, representing the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Howes, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Sophia San Miguel, representing herself, testified about the bill.

Representative Liston wrapped up his presentation of the bill and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment F). Members of the committee commented about the bill.