CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1214
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 26, 2025
Location HCR 0107
HB25-1214 - Amended, referred to House Finance
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| Attachment A |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/B3153EF22298CA4D87258C73006C728F/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/DC26BB919FE2F0B487258C73006C7D27/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment C |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/758D09537CC9427A87258C73006C823A/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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03:06:34 PM |
The committee was
called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Clifford, prime sponsor,
presented House Bill 25-1214. The bill requires a court determination that
incarceration is the most appropriate course of action for class 5 and
6 felonies, changes parole considerations for low-risk offenders, and amends
statute around drug programming for parolees to reflect current practice.
Representative Clifford explained the effect of the bill and discussed
its need. Representative Clifford responded to questions regarding the
fiscal impact of the bill. Written testimony may be found in Attachment
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03:18:00 PM |
Deputy Chief Reeves,
representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police, testified in
opposition to the bill. Lori Baxley, representing themself, testified in
opposition to the bill. Laura Orozco, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing the Colorado Organization
for Victim Assistance, testified in opposition to the bill. Chief Noeller,
representing the Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police - Pueblo
Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Adrienne Sanchez,
representing the Colorado Department of Corrections, testified in opposition
to the bill.
Ms. Sutton responded
to questions regarding responded to questions regarding the low-risk presumptions
in HB 25-1214, and tools used to assess this. Discussion ensued regarding
the potential for the bill to result in more victims, and the effect of
release date notifications on victims. Chief Noeller responded to questions
regarding the potential effect of the bill on public safety
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03:54:59 PM |
Christie Donner,
representing Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support
of the bill. Natalie Perez, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Maureen Cain, representing the public defenders, testified
in support of the bill. Breeah Kinsella, representing the Colorado Providers
Association, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Donner responded
to questions regarding parole eligibility dates for certain crime levels,
and the fiscal impact of HB 25-1214. Discussion ensued regarding risk assessment
tools. Ms. Cain responded to questions regarding how courts and stakeholders
approximate parole eligibility dates
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04:27:09 PM |
Jena Fleiner, representing
Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.
Justyna Madenska, representing Second Act, testified in a neutral position
on the bill.
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04:33:15 PM |
Representative Clifford
explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Representative
Clifford responded to questions regarding the source of certain language
in the amendment. |
04:41:32 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Carter |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Excused |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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YES: 7 NO: 3 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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04:42:04 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C) |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Carter |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
Excused |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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04:42:07 PM |
Representative Clifford provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1214. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill. |
05:02:00 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1214, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Garcia |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Soper |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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