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BILL SUMMARY For HB18-1391
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Apr 16, 2018
Location HCR 0112
HB18-1391 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:52:37 PM |
Representatives Duran and Winter presented and summarized House Bill 18-1391 concerning sexual misconduct in higher education. The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
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03:05:54 PM |
Jeaneatte Grey Gilbert, representing Regis
University, spoke for questions only. She discussed the policies in higher
education for victims of sexual misconduct.
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03:08:12 PM |
Erica Westin, representing the University
of Colorado, spoke for questions only. She discussed the importance of
establishing a statewide policy regarding sexual misconduct.
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03:09:49 PM |
Michelle Merz Hutchunson, representing the Colorado School of Mines, spoke for questions only.
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03:10:23 PM |
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
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03:20:10 PM |
Committee discussion ensued regarding the process in institutions of higher education for reviewing cases of sexual misconduct.
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03:28:38 PM |
Cari Simon, representing the Fierberg National Law Group, testified in support of the bill.
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03:32:35 PM |
John Clune, representing Hutchison Black and Cook Attorneys at Law, testified in support of the bill.
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03:34:56 PM |
Pat O'Rourke, University Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Regents of the University of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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03:35:59 PM |
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee regarding the administrative process of sexual misconduct and the potential impact on criminal proceedings.
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03:50:14 PM |
Committee discussion ensued.
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04:10:29 PM |
The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
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04:11:36 PM |
Tyler Coward, representing the Foundation of Individual Rights in Education, testified in opposition of the bill. He discussed his concerns with the bill. He answered questions from the committee.
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04:21:47 PM |
Mr. Coward continue to answer questions from the committee.
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04:23:12 PM |
Jess Davidson, representing End Rape on Campus, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her personal experience as a rape victim. Ms. Davidson answered questions from the committee.
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04:27:55 PM |
Ken Fowler, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She shared her personal experience as a rape victim.
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04:32:51 PM |
Jessica Higgins, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She shared her personal experience as a rape victim.
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04:33:29 PM |
Raana Simmons, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
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04:45:00 PM |
Ms. Simon and Mr. Clune were brought back
to the table to answer questions.
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04:54:50 PM |
The sponsors answered questions from the
committee.
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04:58:49 PM |
Committee discussion ensued about referring
the bill to the House Judiciary Committee.
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05:03:04 PM |
The sponsors distributed and discussed amendment L.003 [Attachment C].
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05:03:58 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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Lee |
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Everett |
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Garnett |
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Leonard |
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Lundeen |
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McLachlan |
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Reyher |
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Sias |
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Wilson |
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Buckner |
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Pettersen |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:03:58 PM |
The sponsors provided closing comments
on the bill.
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05:09:02 PM |
The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.
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05:24:42 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 18-1391, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Pettersen |
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McLachlan |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Everett |
No |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Garnett |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Leonard |
No |
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Lundeen |
No |
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McLachlan |
Yes |
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Reyher |
No |
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Sias |
No |
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Wilson |
No |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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