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FCE1D7ADEFFEE51F87258C270079C74A Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-059

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date Feb 4, 2025      
Location SCR 352



SB25-059 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:10:12 PM  
Senator Sullivan, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-059. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to apply for federal grant funding associated with the state’s response to mass shootings. The committee asked questions to the sponsor.
03:13:57 PM  
Kallie Leyba, representing
the American Federation of Teachers - Colorado, testified in support of
the bill. Tom Mauser, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in support
of the bill. Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado PTA, testified in support
of the bill. Christie Burton, representing Colorado Faith Communities United,
testified in support of the bill.
03:32:28 PM  
Keith Emerson, representing
themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ian Escalante, representing
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the bill. The committee
asked questions about to the panel.



Written testimony
can be found in Attachment B.
03:37:22 PM  
The bill sponsor gave final remarks.


03:40:06 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-059 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball Yes
Pelton R. No
Rich No
Sullivan Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS