Senators Rodriguez and Gardner presented House Bill 23-1151, concerning clarifications to the requirements that the court conduct a bond hearing within forty-eight hours after an individual is placed in jail.  They explained that House Bill 21-1280 mandated bond hearings within 48 hours of arrest, and this bill confirms legislative intent, clarifies requirements, and ensures consistency. 

Rebecca Wallace, representing Colorado Freedom Fund, testified in support of the bill. She discussed constitutional due process and statewide compliance and consistency.  She distributed a handout (Attachment B). 

Mx. Dana Steiner, representing Colorado Freedom Fund, appeared before the committee to answer questions. 

Senator Rodriquez distributed and explained Amendment L.006, which clarifies provisions about defendants appearing before a judge (Attachment C). 

Senator Gardner  presented and explained Amendment L.007 which changes the effective date of the bill (Attachment D). 

The bill sponsors made closing comments.  .