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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1208

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 22, 2022       Location Old State Library

HB22-1208 - Referred to House Appropriations
01:42:11 PM  
The committee was called to order.  A quorum was present.  Representatives Weissman and McKean, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1208, concerning changes to jail data collection requirements.  Representative McKean explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Weissman provided additional input on the legislation. Representative Weissman responded to questions regarding how the bill impacts criminal records expungement.  Discussion ensued regarding collection of data on those in county jails under current law, and whether any of the information collected under the bill would be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act.  Discussion followed regarding the number of jails that report under the reporting requirements, and penalties for not complying with reporting requirements.  Representative Weissman responded to questions regarding which counties are meeting reporting requirements under current law, and the potential to capture additional information concerning the inmates in county jails, such as mental health issues.  Discussion turned to the reporting requirements surrounding the ages of inmates.
02:07:20 PM  
Jack Reed, representing the Department of Public Safety, testified on HB 22-1208 from a neutral position. Mr. Reed responded to questions regarding the capture of data regarding mental health status in county jail inmate reporting, and the number of jails that are not meeting current reporting requirements.
02:13:20 PM  
No amendments were offered to HB 22-1208. Representatives McKean and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1208.

02:18:39 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1208 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Weissman
Seconded Woodrow
Bacon Yes
Benavidez Yes
Bockenfeld Yes
Carver Yes
Daugherty Excused
Luck Yes
Lynch Yes
Roberts Yes
Woodrow Yes
Tipper Excused
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS