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BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1065

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Jan 30, 2025       Location LSB A

HB25-1065 - Lay Over


11:16:40 AM  
Representative Barron and Representative Marshall, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1065, concerning an opt-out from jury service for certain people. The bill allows persons over 70 years of age to opt out of jury service. The bill also allows persons enrolled in an out-of-state higher education institution to temporarily opt out of jury service. Representative Barron distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
11:26:27 AM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
11:53:52 AM  
John Armstrong, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions from the committee about the bill's fiscal note.
11:58:48 AM  
Michael Dougherty, representing the 20th District Attorney's Office, testified in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
12:06:04 PM  
Autumn Brooks, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
12:09:48 PM  
Representative Willford laid the bill over for action only to a future date.