h_jud_2017a_2017-03-28t11:48:19z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/28/2017
Location: HCR 0112
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1208
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion p Refer House Bill 17-1208, as amended, to the Commi |
Pass Without Objection PASS |
11:49 AM -- HB17-1208
The committee was called to order. All members were present. Representative Weissman, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1208, concerning clarifications to the criminal justice records sealing process. Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. The following persons testified regarding the bill:
11:52 AM -- Ms. JM Fay, representing herself, testified regarding the bill. Representative Weissman read Ms. Fay's testimony, which explained why the bill is inadequate in making whole the affected population. She also spoke about House Bill 17-1204, and discussed some criminal charges applied that were later dismissed. Ms. Fay's testimony noted some remedies.
11:58 AM -- Mr. Tim Lane, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, and Ms. Maureen Cain, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lane discussed the clarifying aspects of the bill. Ms. Cain provided further input. Mr. Lane and Ms. Cain spoke in support of amendment L.001 (Attachment A). Ms. Cain responded to a question about a provision in the bill concerning acquittals.
17HouseJud0328AttachA.pdf
12:01 PM -- Ms. Lydia Waligorski, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, testified in support of the bill.
12:02 PM
| BILL: | HB17-1208 | |
| TIME: | 12:02:45 PM | |
| MOVED: | Weissman | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | Salazar | |
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Foote
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Melton
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Weissman
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Willett
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Wist
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Salazar
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Lee
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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12:04 PM
| BILL: | HB17-1208 | |
| TIME: | 12:04:34 PM | |
| MOVED: | Weissman | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1208, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | |
| SECONDED: | Salazar | |
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Benavidez
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Yes
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Carver
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Yes
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Foote
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Yes
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Herod
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Yes
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Lundeen
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Yes
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Melton
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Yes
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Weissman
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Yes
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Willett
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Yes
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Wist
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Yes
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Salazar
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Yes
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Lee
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Yes
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Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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12:06 PM
The committee recessed.