054D941D14EC1E0E8725899C00616583 Hearing Summary

Representatives Weissman and Pugliese, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-193, concerning victim notification matters related to criminal proceedings. Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Pugliese provided additional input on the bill's merits. Representative Weissman responded to questions regarding the 15-day time period for notifying victims of offender discharge, and the definition of "notice" in state law. Representative Pugliese provided input on the latter issue.

No one testified regarding SB 23-193, and no amendments were offered to the bill.  Representatives Pugliese and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of the bill. The committee recessed.

The committee returned to order. Representative Weissman addressed questions raised during earlier discussion. The bill sponsors resumed their closing remarks in support of SB 23-193. Various committee members weighed in on the bill.