0D08D08474697587872584F80071084B Hearing Summary

Representatives Weissman and Van Winkle, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1026. The bill creates the 23rd Judicial District, to consist of Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties. Representative Weissman distributed a fact sheet about the bill (Attachment A). They responded to questions from the committee.

Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, representing the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners, testified in support of the bill.

Commissioner Lora Thomas, representing the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, testified in support of the bill.

George Brauchler, representing the 18th Judicial District, testified about the bill.

Members of the committee commented about the bill. They questioned the panel of witnesses about the bill.

Committee discussion continued.

Representatives Van Winkle and Weissman responded to issues that arose during the discussion about the bill. Members continued to comment about the merits of the bill.