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03:16:11 PM |
Representative Bottoms,
prime sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1145, concerning trafficking minor
for abortion or transgender care. Representative Bottoms explained the
effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Bottoms responded
to questions regarding what constitutes human trafficking, and the interplay
between the bill and existing law. Representative Bottoms responded to
further questions regarding why people are coming to Colorado for certain
procedures, and who would be exposed to potential criminal penalties under
the bill.
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03:35:30 PM |
Victoria Acuna, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Amy Diamond, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Braden Peltz, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jack Teter, representing
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified in opposition to the
bill.
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03:49:37 PM |
Mr. Jordan Baldwin,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Treva Clowe,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Tanya Regan, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jeany Rush, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jan Koester, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lynda Zamora Wilson, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:07:52 PM |
Ms. Erin Meschke,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Donna LaBelle,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Trevor Malloy,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Amy Persons-Birch,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Anne Alexander,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:24:05 PM |
Ms. Wendy Smith,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Catherine
Wheeler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Thomas
Perille, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
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04:36:40 PM |
Marilyn Gore, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:40:47 PM |
Ms. Leta Behrens,
representing Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in opposition to
the bill. Mr. Bruce Parker, representing Rocky Mountain Equality, testified
in opposition to the bill. Stevie White, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Ms. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado PTA, testified
in opposition to the bill. Ms. Tash Berwick, representing New Era Colorado,
testified in opposition to the bill. Mariah Guerrero, representing Colorado
Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified
in opposition to the bill. Dr. Jax Gonzalez, representing One Colorado,
testified in opposition to the bill.
Discussion ensued
regarding the impact of certain legislation.
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05:04:57 PM |
Kerry Holliday, representing themself, testified in opposition to HB 25-1145.
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05:09:12 PM |
Ms. Kara Allison,
representing League of Extraordinary Genders Support Group, testified in
opposition to the bill.
Written testimony
about the bill is in Attachment D.
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05:12:08 PM |
No amendments were offered to HB 25-1145. Representative Bottoms provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.
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05:21:59 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1145 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Armagost |
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| Seconded |
Caldwell |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Clifford |
No |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Garcia |
No |
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Keltie |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Velasco |
No |
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Zokaie |
No |
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Bacon |
No |
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Mabrey |
No |
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YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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05:22:26 PM
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Motion |
Postpone House Bill 25-1145 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Garcia |
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Armagost |
No |
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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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Velasco |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Bacon |
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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