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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB18-1391

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Apr 16, 2018       Location HCR 0112

HB18-1391 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:52:37 PM  
Representatives Duran and Winter presented and summarized House Bill 18-1391 concerning sexual misconduct in higher education. The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
03:05:54 PM  
Jeaneatte Grey Gilbert, representing Regis University, spoke for questions only. She discussed the policies in higher education for victims of sexual misconduct.
03:08:12 PM  
Erica Westin, representing the University of Colorado, spoke for questions only. She discussed the importance of establishing a statewide policy regarding sexual misconduct.
03:09:49 PM  
Michelle Merz Hutchunson, representing the Colorado School of Mines, spoke for questions only.
03:10:23 PM  
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
03:20:10 PM  
Committee discussion ensued regarding the process in institutions of higher education for reviewing cases of sexual misconduct.
03:28:38 PM  

Cari Simon, representing the Fierberg National Law Group, testified in support of the bill.
03:32:35 PM  

John Clune, representing Hutchison Black and Cook Attorneys at Law, testified in support of the bill.
03:34:56 PM  

Pat O'Rourke, University Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Regents of the University of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:35:59 PM  
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee regarding the administrative process of sexual misconduct and the potential impact on criminal proceedings.
03:50:14 PM  
Committee discussion ensued.
04:10:29 PM  
The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
04:11:36 PM  

Tyler Coward, representing the Foundation of Individual Rights in Education, testified in opposition of the bill. He discussed his concerns with the bill. He answered questions from the committee.
04:21:47 PM  
Mr. Coward continue to answer questions from the committee.
04:23:12 PM  

Jess Davidson, representing End Rape on Campus, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her personal experience as a rape victim. Ms. Davidson answered questions from the committee.
04:27:55 PM  

Ken Fowler, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She shared her personal experience as a rape victim.
04:32:51 PM  
Jessica Higgins, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She shared her personal experience as a rape victim.
04:33:29 PM  

Raana Simmons, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
04:45:00 PM  
Ms. Simon and Mr. Clune were brought back to the table to answer questions.
04:54:50 PM  
The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
04:58:49 PM  
Committee discussion ensued about referring the bill to the House Judiciary Committee.
05:03:04 PM  

The sponsors distributed and discussed amendment L.003 [Attachment C].

05:03:58 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Garnett
Seconded Lee
Bridges
Everett
Exum
Garnett
Lee
Leonard
Lundeen
McLachlan
Reyher
Sias
Wilson
Buckner
Pettersen
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:03:58 PM  
The sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.
05:09:02 PM  
The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.

05:24:42 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 18-1391, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Pettersen
Seconded McLachlan
Bridges Yes
Everett No
Exum Yes
Garnett Yes
Lee Yes
Leonard No
Lundeen No
McLachlan Yes
Reyher No
Sias No
Wilson No
Buckner Yes
Pettersen Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS