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01:36:27 PM |
The committee was
called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives English and Bacon,
prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1013, concerning social visitation
rights for a person confined in a correctional facility. Representative
English explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative
Bacon provided further input on the merits of the legislation. Representative
Bacon responded to questions regarding laws in other states similar to
HB 25-1013, and the position of the Department of Corrections on the bill.
Representative Bacon responded to further questions about the potential
impact of the bill on prison safety and security. Discussion ensued regarding
the bill's potential impact on recidivism.
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01:53:16 PM |
Stephanie McGuffie,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. David Maxted,
representing Maxted Law, testified in support of HB 25-1013. Eric Nelson,
representing Together Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Lauren
Smith, representing Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Maxted responded
to questions regarding the potential for HB 25-1013 to generate litigation.
Ms. McGuffie responded to questions regarding her Department of Corrections
visitation experiences.
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02:10:21 PM |
Ms. Adrienne Sanchez,
representing Colorado Department of Corrections, testified to amend the
bill. Mr. Eddie Caley, representing Colorado Department of Corrections,
was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Dave Lisac, representing
Department of Corrections, was available to answer committee questions.
Ms. Sanchez responded
to questions regarding the ramifications of creating a right to visitation,
and the impact of the bill on security levels in prison. Ms. Sanchez
responded to further questions regarding potential litigation with the
passage of HB 25-1013, and the fiscal impact of the bill. Aaron Carpenter,
Legislative Council Staff, provided input on the bill's fiscal impact.
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02:37:51 PM |
Darius Taylor, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Tracie Jones, representing
Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.
Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Sarah Staudt, representing Prison Policy Initiative, testified
in support of the bill.
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02:50:33 PM |
Kala Roquemore, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Deborah Richardson, representing
American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. Jamie Ray, representing Korey Wise Innocence Project, testified in
support of the bill. Natalie Baddour, representing Fully Liberated Youth,
testified in support of the bill. Evonne Carrol, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.
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03:07:26 PM |
Ms. Sophie Shea,
representing Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.
George Yates, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Sharon Bridgeforth, representing Together Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Travis Taylor, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill.
Discussion ensued
regarding the importance of family visits to behavior within correctional
facilities.
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03:29:49 PM |
Ms. Beth Stone, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Justyna Madenska, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Sara Reasoner, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Stacey Kirk, representing themself,
testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Reasoner responded to
questions regarding a specific visitation timeline in HB 25-1013.
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03:47:43 PM |
Sarah Beaudoin, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Crystal Sanchez, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Phillip Roybal, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Juaquin Cano, representing
Fully Liberated Youth, testified in support of the bill. LouAnb Montoya,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Charlotte Weaver,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:08:23 PM |
Rachel Chambers,
representing Legislation Inside, testified in support of the bill. Terrina
Flora, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:15:28 PM |
No amendments were offered to HB 25-1013. Representatives English and Bacon provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.
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04:35:51 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1013 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Carter |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Soper |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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