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BILL SUMMARY For HCR24-1002

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 21, 2024       Location Old State Library

HCR24-1002 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:32:01 PM  
Representatives Lynch and Duran, prime sponsors, presented House Concurrent Resolution 24-1002. The concurrent resolution refers a constitutional amendment to Colorado voters that, if approved, would make first degree murder an unbailable offense. The sponsors also discussed House Bill 24-1225, a tandem bill, concerning making first degree murder an unbailable offense.  Representative Lynch explained the effect of the resolution and discussed its need.  Representative Duran explained the effect of HB 24-1225 and discussed its need.  Discussion ensued regarding the population affected by the measures.
03:40:30 PM  
Alexis King, District Attorney for the 1st Judicial District, testified in support of HB 24-1225. Michael Allen, District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District, testified in support of the bill. Travis Sides, District Attorney for the 13th Judicial District, testified in support of the bill. Brian Mason, District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District, testified in support of the bill.
04:02:14 PM  
Courtenay Whitelaw, representing herself, testified in support of the measures.
04:07:45 PM  
No amendments were offered to HCR 24-1002. The committee recessed.
04:10:20 PM  
The committee returned to order. Representatives Duran and Lynch provided closing remarks in support of HCR 24-1002. Various committee members provided their positions on the resolution.

04:28:17 PM
Motion Refer HCR24-1002 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Soper
Seconded Snyder
Amabile Yes
Evans Yes
Garcia No
Herod Yes
Mabrey No
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Willford Yes
Winter T. Yes
Bacon Excused
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS