h_jud_2016a_2016-03-15t13:33:26z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 03/15/2016

01:34 PM -- HB16-1153



The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Melton, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1153, concerning the annual date by which the General Assembly receives a report regarding outcomes of decisions made by the State Board of Parole. Representative Melton explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. The following person testified regarding the bill:



01:35 PM -- Ms. Kim English, representing the Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill, explaining that the department does not currently have enough time to compile the report. Ms. English provided background on the report, and the cost for compiling report. Ms. English responded to questions regarding who uses the report. Discussion ensued regarding the ramifications of moving the reporting deadline back to March 31, and the potential for moving up the data collection schedule associated with the report.





01:47 PM



No amendments were offered to HB 16-1153. Representative Melton provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.