h_jud_2016a_2016-04-14t13:38:25z2 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/14/2016

02:08 PM -- HB16-1359



Representative Salazar, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1359, concerning the use of medical marijuana while on probation. Representative Salazar explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Salazar also explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment C). Discussion ensued regarding the ability of a court to preclude a probationer from being able to use medical marijuana under amendment L.002. The following persons testified regarding HB 16-1359:



16HouseJud0414AttachC.pdf



02:14 PM -- Mr. Eric Philp, representing Colorado Probation within the Office of the State Court Administrator, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Philp discussed some issues encountered while administering HB 15-1267, which allows probationers to possess and use medical marijuana under certain circumstances. Mr. Philp responded to questions regarding the ability of his department to provide material evidence in accordance with amendment L.002.



02:21 PM -- Mr. Shawn Coleman, representing the Drug Policy Alliance, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Coleman quoted an official from the alliance in support of the bill, and discussed circumstances under which a probationer might responsibly use medical marijuana.



02:23 PM -- Ms. Jessica LeRoux, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. LeRoux discussed the medical needs of probationers.





02:25 PM



Representative Salazar further explained amendment L.002.

02:27 PM



Representative Salazar provided closing remarks in support of HB 16-1359.