CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1049
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Jan 22, 2025
Location HCR 0107
HB25-1049 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/14339F5221B8368387258C4B00670699/$File/Attachment B HB1049_L.001.pdf?OpenElement
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03:46:29 PM |
Representative Garcia, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1049 concerning communication rights for persons in custody.
James Karbach, representing Colorado State Public Defenders Office, testified in support of the bill. Shawna Geiger, representing the Office of Respondent Parents Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Darren Cantor, representing Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Brandon Nathlich, representing Colorado State Patrol, testified to amend the bill.
The committee asked questions about the scope of the problem to be addressed by the bill, and potential abuses of the system through which those in custody communicate with their attorneys. |
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04:10:23 PM |
Mr. Raymond Torrez,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill. Daniel Zettler, representing Colorado Public Defender, testified
in support of the bill. Jennifer Jones, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Megan Downing, representing Recht Kornfeld, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Kathryn Bush, representing Colorado State Public
Defender, testified in support of the bill. |
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04:29:06 PM |
Mr. Ara Ohanian,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Kyle Giddings, representing Colorado Criminal Justice Reform
Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
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04:34:23 PM |
Representative Garcia explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Representative Garcia responded to questions regarding potential confidentiality issues associated with the amendment. |
04:38:03 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) |
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Garcia |
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Carter |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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04:38:04 PM |
Representative Garcia
provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1049. Various committee members
provided their positions on the bill. |
04:46:13 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1049, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Garcia |
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| Seconded |
Carter |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
Yes |
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Soper |
Excused |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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