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0B18EAC9B380ADBE872589890019B78B Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23-1182

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 5, 2023      
Location Old State Library



HB23-1182 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

10:40:56 PM  
The committee recessed.
10:51:31 PM  

The committee returned to order. Representatives Epps and Mabrey, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1182, concerning a requirement for remote public access to observe criminal court proceedings. Representative Mabrey explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Epps provided additional input on the merits of the legislation. Discussion ensued regarding whether court proceedings conducted using remote technology will be saved for a period of time.

11:07:15 PM  
Rebecca Wallace, representing Colorado Freedom Fund, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jeff Roberts, representing Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Susan Greene, representing Colorado News Collaborative, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Wallace responded to questions regarding how remote viewing of court proceedings takes place, and policies established by the Judicial Branch surrounding livestreaming of court proceedings. Ms. Wallace responded to further questions regarding a court's ability to curtail certain streaming and screen-capture activities under HB 23-1182. Ms. Wallace responded to questions regarding the stakeholder process in crafting the bill.

11:29:04 PM  
Mr. James Karbach, representing Colorado State Public Defender's Office, testified on the bill from an "amend" position.

Ms. Emily Tofte Nestaval, representing Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Nestaval responded to questions regarding her organization's position on HB 23-1182 should some forthcoming amendments pass. Mr. Karbach responded to questions regarding potential amendments to the bill that might address his concerns, and the bill's forthcoming amendments. Mr. Karbach responded to questions regarding audio capture by certain courts.

11:49:41 PM  
Catherine Ordonez, representing American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mx. Dana Steiner, representing Colorado Freedom Fund, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jennifer Dillon, representing Bring Our Neighbors Home, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Steven Zansberg, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

11:59:46 PM  

Representative Epps explained the effect of amendments L.003 (Attachment I) and L.004 (Attachment J).  Discussion ensued regarding the effect of amendment L.004.



12:06:12 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Epps
Seconded Snyder
Armagost
Daugherty
Epps
Evans
Garcia
Luck
Marshall
Ricks
Sharbini
Snyder
Soper
Bacon
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:06:34 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Epps
Seconded Garcia
Armagost
Daugherty
Epps
Evans
Garcia
Luck
Marshall
Ricks
Sharbini
Snyder
Soper
Bacon
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:06:53 AM  

Representative Epps explained the effect of amendment L.005 (Attachment K). Discussion ensued regarding potential additional future amendments.



12:07:57 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Epps
Seconded Snyder
Armagost
Daugherty
Epps
Evans
Garcia
Luck
Marshall
Ricks
Sharbini
Snyder
Soper
Bacon
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:07:59 AM  
Representatives Mabrey and Epps provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1182. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.


12:15:03 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1182, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Epps
Seconded Garcia
Armagost Yes
Daugherty Yes
Epps Yes
Evans Yes
Garcia Yes
Luck Yes
Marshall Yes
Ricks Yes
Sharbini Yes
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Bacon Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS