2A835303723D8976872586E9007E180D Hearing Summary

The committee was called to order. The quorum was present. Representative Roberts, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-271, concerning the adoption of the 2021 recommendations of the Colorado criminal and juvenile justice commission regarding sentencing for offenses.

Joe Thome, representing the Department of Public Safety, testified in support of SB 21-271.

Rick Kornfeld, representing the Sentencing Reform Task Force of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Dougherty, representing the Twentieth Judicial District and the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the process by which the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice approved amendments to SB 21-271.

Angie Binder, representing the Colorado Petroleum Association, testified on SB 21-271 from an "amend" position.

Ed Hill, representing himself, testified on the bill from an "amend" position, making an amendment suggestion.

Ed Wood, representing DUID Victim Voices, testified on the bill from an "amend" position, making an amendment suggestion.

Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado, testified on the bill from an "amend" position.

Jessica Jones, representing herself, testified in support of SB 271.