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8DDD55B9319EBBE887258C4A00565DE1 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-003

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 11, 2025      
Location Old State Library



SB25-003 - Amended, referred to House Finance

09:43:24 AM  
The committee was
called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Boesenecker and
Froelich, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-003, concerning prohibited
activity involving semiautomatic firearms, and, in connection therewith,
prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase
of specified semiautomatic firearms and classifying a device that increases
the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm as a dangerous weapon. Representative
Boesenecker explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative
Froelich also discussed the bill and its merits. Representative Boesenecker
responded to questions regarding permitting to purchase firearms, and enforcement
of Colorado's high-capacity magazine ban. Representative Boesenecker responded
to further questions regarding how certain firearms may be obtained under
the bill, and the focus of the bill on long guns. Discussion ensued regarding
the types of firearms that fall within the scope of the bill, and safety
training required by the bill. Discussion followed regarding grandfathering
of certain firearms under the bill, and amendments placed on the bill.
Discussion turned to firearms and children, and the constitutionality of
SB 25-003.
10:41:18 AM  
Ms. Alison Shih,
representing Everytown for Gun Safety, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Greg Lickenbrock, representing Everytown for Gun Safety, testified
in support of the bill. Jane Dougherty, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Harrison Tarter, representing VetVoice, testified
in support of the bill.
11:06:52 AM  
Mr. Ian Escalante,
representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the
bill. Mr. James Murphree, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Aaron Cayce, representing Phoenix Weaponry llc, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ted Collins, representing the 2nd Syndicate,
testified in opposition to the bill. Sheriff Joe Roybal, representing themself,
testified in opposition to SB 25-003.
11:34:17 AM  
Mrs. Amber Estes,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kelly Murphy,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Eileen McCarron,
representing Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Kathy Hagen, representing Moms Demand Action, testified
in support of the bill.
11:47:35 AM  
David Grasso, representing
The Gallery Sportman’s Club, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Matt Turner, representing Weld County Sheriff's Office, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mr. Jason Mikesell, representing Teller County Sheriff's Office,
testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Darren Weekly, representing themself,
testified in opposition to the bill.
12:10:37 PM  
Mr. Mark Harris,
representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in support of the bill. Paige
Leonard, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nick
Robles, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.
12:25:31 PM  
Mr. Nephi Cole, representing
National Shooting Sports Foundation, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Sven Bonnelycke, representing Teller County Sheriff's Office , testified
in opposition to the bill. Matt Grosjean, representing Centennial Gun Club,
testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Ava  Flanell, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.



Ty Petersburg,
representing Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources,
was available to answer committee questions.  He responded to questions
regarding the impact of the bill on his department.
12:50:27 PM  
Ms. Olivia Carter,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Carter Ferris,
representing Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill.
Fiona Macdonald, representing Students Demand Action, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Iris Osmulski, representing Students Demand Action, testified
in support of the bill.
01:04:08 PM  
Mr. Rick Weber, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Linda Weber, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Todd Rowell, representing
Mesa County Sheriff, testified in opposition to the bill. Dave Martin,
representing Morgan County Sheriff's Office, testified in opposition to
the bill.
01:26:34 PM  
Reese Worrell, representing
Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Pat Rottschaefer,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. - see handout.
Ms. Kathryn Ruud, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Julie Ort, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
01:49:25 PM  
Huey Laugesen, representing
Colorado State Shooting Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Heath Speckman, representing County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kyle Howard, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kelyn Lanier, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Cory Applegate, representing El Paso County,
testified in opposition to the bill.
02:13:14 PM  
Ms. Mary-Liz Callaway,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Carol Siegel,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Carolyn Shepherd,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Karen Chapman,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:22:29 PM  
Mr. Travis Couture-Lovelady,
representing National Rifle Association , testified in opposition to the
bill. Mr. Christopher Underwood, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mr. Michael Zundelevich, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Michael Graves, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill.
02:33:50 PM  
Rhiannon Danborn,
representing Team ENOUGH, testified in support of the bill. Cheryl Wilson,
representing themself, testified in support of SB 25-003.
02:40:14 PM  
Justin Green, representing
SDS Guns, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Alicia Garcia, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Scott Shamblin, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Hunter Cayll, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:49:41 PM  
Dr. Susan Long, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Christie Burton, representing
Colorado Faith Community United to End Gun Violence, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Dipesh Bhatia, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Alexander Cisneros, representing CU Students Demand Action,
testified in support of the bill.
02:58:33 PM  
Tyler Smith, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kasey Owens, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kevin McPeek, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mark Olson, representing
BluCore Shooting Center, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:12:41 PM  

Mr. Joshua Benz, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Paul Cherry, representing Ark Tactical, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Eric Wort, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Frank Lehnerz, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

03:20:48 PM  
Missy Espinoza, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Edgar Antillon, representing
Guns For Everyone National, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Rocia
Collins, representing Spartan Defense, testified in opposition to the bill.
Elizabeth Shippel read the testimony of Joseph DiBlasio in opposition to
SB 25-003. Mr. Dale Ruggles, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mr. Sean Steele, representing Colorado Federal Firearms Licensee
Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:41:58 PM  
Christian Fisher,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Hans May,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Mario Nguyen,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Terrence Toyama-Mancao,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:53:19 PM  
Mrs. Kimberli Kegu,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. AARON KROLL,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Michael
Quinlan, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Brian Hernandez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Mrs. Nina Brewer, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill.
04:06:42 PM  
Mr. Ian Howard, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Stephen Feder, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mike Stern, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jacob Seay, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:17:31 PM  
Mr. Victor Wolfe,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeremy
Manson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Ryan Boughal, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Landon Kirk, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Ms. Carynn Rudolph, representing Goliath Tactical Firearms Training,
testified in opposition to the bill.
04:30:09 PM  
Mr. Christopher Shy,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Austin
Lowery, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Andrew
Lucas, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:39:56 PM  
Brooke McKenna, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Stella Kaye, representing Students
Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Emily Golding, representing
University of Colorado Students Demand Action, testified in support of
the bill.
04:47:15 PM  

Mr. Jason Kneupper, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Morrigen Donaldson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.Mr. Charles Hassler, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Robert Jelgersma, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:57:16 PM  
Keith Emerson, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Corey Blair, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Laurie Gatrell, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Daniel Beartrack, representing
themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Austin Lewis, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:11:46 PM  
Mr. Joshua Mead,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Cyrus Gatrell,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ezra Vargas,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Gary Billings,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:31:15 PM  
Mr. David Williams,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Marc Fitzwater,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Richard
Reinhardt, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Lawrence Olsen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill.
05:41:11 PM  
Mr. Richard Lontine,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Bryan Patrick,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Alf Mack,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Cynthia
Lyons, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:51:14 PM  
Ms. Hope Scheppelman,
representing the Colorado Republican Party, testified in opposition to
the bill. Jordan Edmondson, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Brad Murch, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mr. Kristopher Duffy, representing themself, testified in
opposition to the bill.
06:00:30 PM  
Dr. Richard Wilson,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ryan Staley,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Carson
Green, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Brandon Mimiaga, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill.
06:10:31 PM  
Robert Lopez, representing
themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Ian Moore, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Keith Clum, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Michael Wilmott, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:20:30 PM  
Robert Young, representing
themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Mr. Bryan Moore, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Quinton Porche, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Benjamin Short, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Bennett Ruttledge, representing
themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003.
06:45:00 PM  
Josh Johnston, representing
themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Mr. Jae Seifert, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Amos Struthers, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Emily Adams, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
07:07:57 PM  
James McCoy, representing
themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Ehren Wiener, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Giovanni  Repola,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Karlin
Bailey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Brian Cordell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Zachary Burgeson, representing themself, testified in opposition to
the bill.
07:21:00 PM  
Dr. Eric Nelson,
representing National Action Network Colorado, testified in support of
the bill.
07:28:22 PM  
Mr. Mark Tisdale,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Catherine
Winchester, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Sara Mccurley, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
07:38:54 PM  
Ms. Tiffany Kahle,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jason Mietchen,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Nicholas
Rogers, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Jacob Tripp, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. John Sterling, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Mr. Jeff Rossi, representing themself, testified in opposition to
the bill. Mr. Daniel Villavisanis, representing themself, testified in
opposition to the bill. Mr. Jacob Powell, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jordan Jakovac, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill.
08:04:49 PM  
Grant Jerry, representing
himself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Mr. Diego Garcia, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. James Holden, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Jeany Rush, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brent Hickmon, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ethan Perez, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jerry Roberts, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:21:26 PM  
Joseph Elmarr, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Larry Desjardin, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Edward Schoenheit, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Zachary Hyde, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:31:59 PM  
Ms. Michelle Meyer,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Donna LaBelle,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jim Miles,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. John Dorcey,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Daniel Morales,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Derek Brown,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:49:47 PM  
Chris Runyan, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brothers Grimes, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jennifer Victoria, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kyle Wilson, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeff Winter, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kevin Abriam, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Aaron Lewis, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ian Wyman, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:08:14 PM  
Michael Vance, representing
the Libertarian Party of Colorado , testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Thad Smith, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Jeff Lepp, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Riley Boydstun, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Clyde Awtrey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Quinton Burgess, representing themself, testified in opposition to
the bill. Mr. Matt Piele, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Jonathan Holden, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mrs. Marissa Hickmon, representing themself, testified in
opposition to the bill. Ms. Monique Ramirez, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill.

 
09:32:38 PM  
Mx. Connor Brennan,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Corie Lawrence,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Marla Reichert,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Farhan
Naushad, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Doug
Stewart, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Andrew Bastian, representing Pikes Peak Tactical, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mr. Paul Massey, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill.
09:54:08 PM  
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment A. Representative Boesenecker explained the
effect of amendment L.043 (Attachment B).  Discussion ensued regarding
the effect of the amendment, and administration of the amendment.


09:59:00 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.043 (Attachment B)
Moved Bacon
Seconded Garcia
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
09:59:35 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
explained the effect of amendment L.048 (Attachment C).  Discussion
ensued regarding placing a ceiling on the fees assessed under the amendment.


10:02:02 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.048 (Attachment C)
Moved Bacon
Seconded Garcia
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:02:23 PM  
Representative Froelich
explained the effect of amendment L.049 (Attachment D).


10:04:34 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.049 (Attachment D)
Moved Bacon
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:05:11 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
explained the effect of amendment L.050 (Attachment E). Discussion ensued
regarding the administration of the bill under the amendment, and the stakeholder
process in creating the amendment.


10:13:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.050 (Attachment E)
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford No
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:13:59 PM  
Representative Froelich
explained the effect of amendment L.051 (Attachment F).
10:15:14 PM  
Discussion ensued
regarding the safety courses required under amendment L.051.


10:17:06 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.051 (Attachment F)
Moved Carter
Seconded Bacon
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:17:26 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
explained the effect of amendment L.052 (Attachment G).  Discussion
ensued regarding the movement of money among certain cash funds under the
amendment.


10:28:35 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.052 (Attachment G)
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:29:01 PM  
Representative Froelich
explained the effect of amendment L.054 (Attachment H).


10:33:38 PM
 Motion Conceptual amendment, L.054, insert 'that'.
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost
Bacon
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Soper
Winter T.
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:37:11 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.054 (Attachment H)
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:37:12 PM  
Representatives Froelich
and Boesenecker provided closing remarks in support of SB 25-003. Various
committee members provided their positions on the bill.


11:39:59 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-003, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Carter
Seconded Garcia
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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