F7C0D9C9268CD3F98725898F007399CA Hearing Summary

Senators Gonzales and Fields, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-254, concerning entry into a dwelling by a peace officer.   The bill sponsors discussed police reform, the no-knock study group, and the stakeholding process.  They also explained components of the bill. 

Mollie Steinemann, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. 

Taylor Pendergrass, representing ACLU of Colorado, testified to amend the bill.

Sheriff Tyler Brown, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.  He suggested amending the time frame when no knock warrants may be executed

Chief Dave Hayes, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police, testified to amend the bill.

Rebecca Wallace, representing Colorado Freedom Fund, testified to amend the bill. 

Committee discussion ensued about adding enforcement mechanisms and exceptions for fleeing suspects.  Committee members asked about the frequency of executed no-knock warrants.

Mr. James Karbach, representing Colorado State Public Defender's Office , testified in support of the bill. only use to preserve life. best practices.

Dr. Sulton Winfrey, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms Tammy Paige, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Miah Ntepp, representing NAACP DENVER, testified in support of the bill.

Grant Fevurly, representing Department of Law, was available to answer committee questions.

Timothy Lane, representing Colorado District Attorneys' Council, was available to answer committee questions.

Sharron Pettiford, representing NAACP,  testified in support of bill.

Joshua Jackson, representing NAACP, testified in support of the bill.

 Senator Gardner distributed and explained Amendment L.001, which adds language concerning credible threats (Attachment A).

 

The bill sponsors asked for additional time to review the amendment.  The amendment was withdrawn.

Senator Gardner distributed and explained Amendment L.003 which addresses case law on the subject (Attachment B).

The bill sponsors asked for additional time to review the amendment.  The amendment was withdrawn. 

Senators Gardner and Fields made closing remarks.

Committee members made closing remarks.