CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1022
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Jan 29, 2026
Location LSB A
HB26-1022 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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| Attachment A |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/8D49C7CF10C1094287258D960063A6A5/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/171AA66AA88EF36D87258D960063ADAA/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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09:57:41 AM |
Representative Barron,
co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 26-1022, concerning an opt-out from
jury service for people who are at least 72 years old. The bill allows
a person who is at least 72 years of age to either temporarily or permanently
opt out of jury service starting January 1, 2027. Representative Barron
responded to questions from the committee. |
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10:17:37 AM |
Representative Barron
continued to respond to questions from the committee.
Jacob Baus, representing
the Office of the Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from
the committee.
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10:25:49 AM |
Jessica Dotter, representing
the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in opposition to the
bill. Anne Kelly, representing the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office,
testified in opposition to the bill. Andrea Bradbury, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Leo Boyle, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill.
The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.
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10:49:36 AM |
Representative Barron
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A). He responded to questions from
the committee.
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10:52:13 AM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). |
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Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Feret |
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Bottoms |
No |
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Bradley |
No |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Duran |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Feret |
Yes |
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Luck |
No |
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Nguyen |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Willford |
Yes |
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YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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10:52:51 AM |
Representative Barron explained amendment L.002 (Attachment B). Committee discussion ensued. |
10:54:50 AM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). |
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Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Feret |
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Bottoms |
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Bradley |
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Carter |
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Duran |
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Espenoza |
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Feret |
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Luck |
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Nguyen |
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Ricks |
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Clifford |
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Willford |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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10:54:53 AM |
Representative Marshall,
co-prime sponsor, and Representative Barron made concluding remarks about
the bill. Committee members commented on the bill. |
11:22:49 AM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1022, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Feret |
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Bottoms |
No |
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Bradley |
No |
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Carter |
No |
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Duran |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Feret |
Yes |
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Luck |
No |
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Nguyen |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Willford |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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