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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1169
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 15, 2022
Location HCR 0107
HB22-1169 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:40:14 PM |
The committee returned
to order. Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Soper, prime sponsors,
presented House Bill 22-1169, concerning amending the elements of sexual
assault to prohibit sexual misconduct without consent. Representative Michaelson
Jenet explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative
Soper provided input on the merits of the legislation. Representative
Soper responded to questions regarding the potential for broader legislation
to address the issue of consent in statute.
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02:49:24 PM |
Jessica Dotter, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of HB 22-1169.
Catrina Weigel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Dotter responded to questions regarding the legislative background on the language to be amended by the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the statutory definition of "consent."
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03:01:55 PM |
Elizabeth Newman, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of HB 22-1169.
Kate Burgess, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
Jean McAllister, representing the WINGS Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
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03:09:50 PM |
Leanna Stoufer, representing herself, testified in support of HB 22-1169.
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03:14:16 PM |
No amendments were offered to House Bill 22-1169. Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Soper provided closing remarks in support of the bill.
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03:18:47 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1169 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Soper |
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Tipper |
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Bacon |
Excused |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Luck |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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