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H_JUD_2018A 01/30/2018 01:39:16 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 01/30/2018
Attendance
Benavidez X
Carver X
Foote X
Herod X
Lundeen X
Melton X
Weissman X
Willett X
Wist X
Salazar X
Lee X
Time 01:39:16 PM to 03:05:39 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Lee
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
Sunset review hearing for the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program Legislation Introduction Approved
HB18-1066 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Sunset review hearing for the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program - Legislation Introduction Approved


01:39:24 PM  

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Ms. Ellen Graham, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), presented the sunset review for the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program. Committee members received a draft bill to continue the program (Attachment A), and a sunset review document for the program, published by DORA (the report may be accessed at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1eD7wvZltwxbXZTdm9PMXdpYmM/view ).  Ms. Graham first provided an overview of the sunset review process.  Ms. Graham responded to questions regarding where DORA's recommendations may be found in the draft bill.  Ms. Graham provided an overview of the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program, and discussed DORA's recommendations for continuing the program.  Ms. Graham responded to questions regarding the community partners that provide services under the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program, and the potential for metropolitan area-based community partners to expand outside of this area.  Ms. Graham responded to further questions regarding how funding would be allocated for programming under the draft bill.  Discussion ensued on this point.

01:54:10 PM  

Discussion returned to the community partners operating under the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program, and the potential for expanding the pool of partners.  The following persons testified regarding the sunset review of the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program:

Ms. Christie Donner, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, Mr. Hassan Latif, representing the Second Chance Center, Ms. Melissa Roberts, representing the Department of Corrections, and Mr. Richard Morales, representing the Latino Coalition, testified in support of continuing the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program.  Ms. Donner discussed the merits of the program, and provided an overview of the program from its inception.  Ms. Roberts provided input on the program's merits, and responded to questions regarding the programming that was implemented by the legislation that created the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program.

02:06:31 PM  

Discussion returned to programming available to more rural areas under the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program, and the original program costs when it was created by House Bill 14-1355.  Mr. Latif discussed the programming undertaken by his organization and other community partners under the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program.

02:19:08 PM  

Mr. Latif continued to discuss the work of the Second Chance Center.  Mr. Latif responded to questions regarding the funding model for the Second Chance Center.  Mr. Morales provided input on the collaborative efforts of community partners, and the number of community partners that could be activated if funding were available.

02:35:08 PM  

Ms. Donner discussed programming available to women under the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program.  Discussion ensued regarding recidivism data associated with those engaged in programming under the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program.  Mr. Morales responded to questions regarding the extent of activity of the Latino Coalition, and the ability to extend the program's reach geographically.

02:43:07 PM  
The committee discussed the potential for expanding the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program, and the best course of action with respect to the draft bill.


02:53:13 PM
Motion Introduce sunset legislation to continue the Offender Re-Entry Grant Program.
Moved Salazar
Seconded Weissman
Benavidez Yes
Carver Yes
Foote Yes
Herod Yes
Lundeen Yes
Melton Yes
Weissman Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Yes
Salazar Yes
Lee Yes
YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:53:14 PM  
The committee discussed sponsorship for the draft bill.



HB18-1066 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:54:00 PM  

Representatives Willett and Foote, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1066, concerning clarifying that the law enforcement and defense counsel exemption for sexual exploitation of a child crime does not change the discovery procedures for sexually exploitative material.  Representative Foote explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  The following persons testified regarding HB 18-1066:

Mr. John Camper, representing the Department of Public Safety, Mr. Tim Lane, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, and Ms. Maureen Cain, representing the Office of the State Public Defender, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Camper provided background on the effect of Senate Bill 17-115, and explained how HB 18-1066 improves some ambiguous language in SB 17-115.  Ms. Cain explained how the language in SB 17-115 led to confusion in the discovery process.  Mr. Lane provided additional input.



03:05:30 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1066 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Foote
Seconded Willett
Benavidez Yes
Carver Yes
Foote Yes
Herod Yes
Lundeen Yes
Melton Yes
Weissman Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Yes
Salazar Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:05:39 PM   Committee Adjourned






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