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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-159

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 28, 2026       Location HCR 0107

SB26-159 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:30:33 PM  
Representatives Mabrey and Martinez, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 26-159. The bill requires changes to the Department of Corrections earned time calculations and incentives, and creates a working group to address prison capacity. The sponsors responded to committee questions.
03:43:59 PM  
Chief Jim Jensen, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in opposition to the bill. Missy Espinoza, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Travis Sides, representing the 13th Judicial District Attorney's Office, testified in opposition to the bill. Deputy Chief James Martin, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in opposition to the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses responded to committee questions.
04:25:45 PM  
Kyle Giddings, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Aaron Greco, representing the Colorado Department of Corrections, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to committee questions.
04:55:25 PM  
The bill sponsors and members of the committee made closing remarks.

05:20:27 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-159 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Garcia
Bacon Yes
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Flanell No
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Slaugh No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS