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Bill Summary for Bill Number HB17-1039 Date: 02/14/2017
Location: HCR 0112
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1039

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment F). The motion p
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment G). The motion p
Refer House Bill 17-1039, as amended, to the Commi
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
PASS



03:48 PM -- HB17-1039

Representative Lee, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1039, concerning communication issues related to restorative justice. Representative Lee provided background on the issue of restorative justice, and explained its benefits. Representative Lee explained the effect of HB 17-1039 and discussed its need. Representative Lee recounted some instances where restorative justice has benefitted the community. Representative Lee explained the effect of some forthcoming amendments to the bill. Representative Lee responded to questions regarding expected trends in the use of restorative justice. The following person testified regarding HB 17-1039:

04:04 PM --
Ms. Maureen Cain, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Cain first read the testimony of Mr. Tom Raynes, Colorado District Attorneys' Council, in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the position of the Colorado District Attorneys' Council on a forthcoming amendment. Ms. Cain then provided her input on the merits of the legislation. Ms. Cain responded to questions regarding the administration of the bill.

04:09 PM --
Ms. Amanda Hayden, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the fiscal impact of amendments L.002 (Attachment F).

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04:10 PM

Representative Lee explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment F).
BILL: HB17-1039
TIME: 04:11:06 PM
MOVED: Lee
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED: Melton
VOTE
Benavidez
Carver
Foote
Herod
Lundeen
Melton
Weissman
Willett
Wist
Salazar
Lee
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


04:11 PM

Representative Lee explained the effect of amendment L.004 (Attachment G).

17HouseJud0214AttachG.pdf17HouseJud0214AttachG.pdf
BILL: HB17-1039
TIME: 04:12:08 PM
MOVED: Lee
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED: Herod
VOTE
Benavidez
Carver
Foote
Herod
Lundeen
Melton
Weissman
Willett
Wist
Salazar
Lee
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


04:13 PM

Representative Lee provided closing remarks in support of HB 17-1039. Discussion ensued on the merits of the legislation.
BILL: HB17-1039
TIME: 04:13:42 PM
MOVED: Lee
MOTION: Refer House Bill 17-1039, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0.
SECONDED: Weissman
VOTE
Benavidez
Yes
Carver
Yes
Foote
Yes
Herod
Yes
Lundeen
Yes
Melton
Yes
Weissman
Yes
Willett
Yes
Wist
Yes
Salazar
Yes
Lee
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



04:18 PM

The committee adjourned.