AA93921BD437DE5887258B01005B9C77 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For SB24-189HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARYDate Apr 16, 2024 Location Old State Library SB24-189 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/84F89F111DC2...$File/Attachment C Merged.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C Merged.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/43AD41381004...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 10:40:41 AM Representatives Weissman and Soper, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-189, concerning gender-related changes to crimes that involve bias. Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Soper provided additional input on the merits of the bill. Public comment on SB 24-189 may be found at Attachment C. 10:45:41 AM Anaya Robinson, representing ACLU of Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Jefferey Riester, representing Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jessica Dotter, representing Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Shannon Johnson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding amendment L.003 (Attachment D), and potential criminal charges under current law as compared to under SB 24-189. 11:10:58 AM The committee discussed amendment L.003. 11:14:46 AM Motion Adopt amendment L.003 Moved Weissman Seconded Soper Amabile Yes Armagost No Evans Excused Garcia Yes Herod Yes Mabrey Yes Snyder Yes Soper Yes Woodrow Yes Bacon Yes Weissman Yes YES: 9 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 11:14:48 AM Representatives Soper and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of SB 24-189. Representative Armagost weighed in on the bill. 11:19:08 AM Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-189, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Weissman Seconded Soper Amabile Yes Armagost No Evans Excused Garcia Yes Herod Yes Mabrey Yes Snyder Yes Soper Yes Woodrow Yes Bacon Yes Weissman Yes Final YES: 9 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS