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S_JUD_2023A 05/04/2023 09:02:30 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 05/04/2023
Attendance
Baisley X
Gardner X
Zenzinger X
Roberts X
Rodriguez X
Time 09:02:30 PM to 10:03:44 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales
This Report was prepared by Juliann Jenson
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1258 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB23-1135 Referred to Senate Appropriations

HB23-1258 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


09:02:42 PM  

Senator Cuttter, co-prime sponsor on House Bill 23-1258, concerning a drug crime task force, recapped the hearing on the bill from May 1, 2023.  She explained that the bill is now before the commitee as a for action only item. 

Senator Roberts distributed and explained Amendment L.009, which exempts certain drug felonies from the study, as well as specificies it include financial impacts (Attachment A). 

 

 



09:05:08 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment A)
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Baisley
Gardner
Zenzinger
Roberts
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


09:05:42 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1258, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Baisley No
Gardner No
Zenzinger Yes
Roberts Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1135 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


09:05:51 PM  

Senators Zenzinger and Smallwood, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1135, concerning the offense classification for indecent exposure in view of a minor, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.  The bill sponsors explained why they believe it necessary to increase penalties for this crime. 

Committee members asked questions about related data and behavioral health needs of those who expose themselves to minors.

 

 

09:15:56 PM  

Mr. Michael Dougherty, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jessica Dotter, representing Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked question about how the bill will ensure safety.  Further questions were raised about how other states classify this crime.  Committee discussion followed about supervision standards for misdemeanor and felony crimes. 

 

 

09:29:16 PM  

Erika Unger, representing Bread and Roses Legal Center, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked questions about definitions in the bill. 

 

 

09:35:03 PM  

Ms. Laurie Kepros, representing Office of the State Public Defender, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. James Karbach, representing Colorado State Public Defender’s Office, testified to amend the bill.

Committee members asked questions about indecent exposure charging statistics and maintaining the crime as a misdemeanor.  Additional questions were asked about behavioral health needs of the perpetrator.  Committee discussion ensued about related data on the number of arrests and convictions of indecent exposure. 

 

09:47:01 PM  

Mrs Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Newman, representing Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill.

09:56:57 PM  
Diana Goldberg, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
10:00:11 PM  

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.



10:03:16 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1135 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Gardner Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Roberts Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:03:44 PM   The committee adjourned.






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