4B11413E17D39E878725898900225891 Hearing Summary

Representatives Bacon and Weissman, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1155 concerning the advisement of rights during a custodial investigation. Representative Bacon explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Weissman provided additional input on the effect and merits of the legislation. Discussion ensued regarding how the bill guards against future court rulings pertaining to Fifth Amendment rights, and the creation of state and federal parallel tracks for Miranda rights by the bill.

Mr. Michael Tooley, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. James Karbach, representing Colorado State Public Defender's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Taylor Pendergrass, representing ACLU of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Timothy Lane, representing Colorado District Attorneys' Council, was available to answer committee questions, and explained his organization's position on the bill if some forthcoming amendments were to pass. Mr. Tooley responded to questions regarding the public's perception and knowledge of Miranda rights, and how he came to testify before the committee.

Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.004 (Attachment L).

Representative Bacon explained the effect of amendment L.005 (Attachment M).

Representatives Bacon and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1155. Representatives Soper and Evans discussed the merits of the bill.