PUBLIC STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date |
03/01/2022 |
Attendance |
Bacon |
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Benavidez |
X |
Bockenfeld |
X |
Carver |
X |
Daugherty |
X |
Luck |
X |
Lynch |
X |
Roberts |
X |
Woodrow |
X |
Tipper |
X |
Weissman |
X |
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Time |
09:58:19 AM to 12:58:55 PM |
Place |
Old State Library |
This Meeting was called to order by |
Weissman |
This Report was prepared by |
Bo Pogue |
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Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
hSB22-091 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
hHB22-1257 |
Amended, referred to House Appropriations |
hHB22-1237 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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SB22-091 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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09:58:33 AM |
Reps. Van Winkle
and Herod presented Senate Bill 22-091, concerning making nonsubstantive
changes to language in statutory provisions relating to the review of executive
agency rules, and, in connection therewith, repealing obsolete and redundant
statutory provisions and conforming other statutory provisions to modern
drafting practices.
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10:03:48 AM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-091 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Moved |
Tipper |
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Seconded |
Weissman |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Luck |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1257 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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10:03:58 AM |
Representative Weissman
co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1257, concerning the adoption
of 2022 recommendations of the Colorado criminal juvenile justice commission
regarding sentencing provisions for offenses. Representative Weissman explained
the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Weissman
responded to questions regarding the impact of the bill on the crime of
theft. Discussion ensued on this point. Representative Soper,
co-prime sponsor provided input on the merits of the bill. Aaron
Carpenter, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions regarding
public benefit theft. Discussion followed regarding the crime of
intentionally practicing a regulated profession. Discussion turned
to a section of the bill concerning factors to be considered when filing
a complaint about probation violations. Written testimony may be
found in Attachment A.
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10:42:31 AM |
Indra Lucero, representing Elephant Circle, testified on HB 22-1257 from an "amend" position.
John Kellner, representing the Eighteenth Judicial District, testified on the bill from an "amend" position. Mr. Kellner responded to questions regarding whether a proposal he made would fit within the subject matter of the bill. Mx. Lucero responded to questions regarding direct-entry midwives. Discussion ensued on this point.
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10:55:01 AM |
Beth McCann, representing herself, testified in support of HB 22-1257.
Michael Dougherty, representing the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, testified in support of the bill.
Maureen Cain, representing the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dougherty discussed provisions in the bill concerning theft of public benefits and illegal possession of firearm.
Janet Drake, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dougherty responded to questions regarding penalties for illegal possession of firearms, and the stakeholder process in crafting the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the provisions in the bill pertaining to firearms possession, and the potential to address certain crimes on the rise statistically. Ms. Cain responded to questions regarding what constitutes aggravated motor vehicle theft. Mr. Dougherty addressed questions raised during earlier discussion.
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11:45:00 AM |
Jeff Martinez, representing himself, testified on the bill from an "amend" perspective. Chief Martinez responded to questions regarding offense levels for dealing illicit substances. Ms. Cain provided input on this issue.
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11:54:07 AM |
Glenn Tapia, representing the Division of Probation, responded to questions regarding provisions in the bill pertaining to probation violations, and addressed issues raised during earlier discussion.
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12:08:22 PM |
Taylor Rhodes, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to HB 22-1257. Ms. Cain returned to clarify earlier statements about a special offender in possession of a handgun.
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12:27:23 PM |
The committee returned to order. Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
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12:31:02 PM
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Motion |
This is a conceptual amendment to L.002 |
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Moved |
Luck |
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Seconded |
Woodrow |
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Bacon |
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Benavidez |
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Bockenfeld |
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Carver |
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Daugherty |
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Luck |
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Lynch |
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Roberts |
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Woodrow |
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Tipper |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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12:32:28 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002, as amended (Attachment B) |
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Moved |
Weissman |
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Seconded |
Woodrow |
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Bacon |
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Benavidez |
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Bockenfeld |
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Carver |
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Daugherty |
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Luck |
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Lynch |
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Roberts |
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Woodrow |
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Tipper |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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12:33:39 PM |
Representative Benavidez explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment C). Discussion ensued on the merits of the amendment.
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12:39:57 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C) |
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Moved |
Benavidez |
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Seconded |
Bacon |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
No |
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Luck |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Roberts |
No |
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Woodrow |
No |
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Tipper |
No |
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Weissman |
No |
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YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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12:39:59 PM |
Representatives Soper and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1257. The committee discussed the merits of the legislation.
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12:48:47 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1257, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Weissman |
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Seconded |
Tipper |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
No |
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Bockenfeld |
No |
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Carver |
No |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Luck |
No |
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Lynch |
No |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1237 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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12:48:58 PM |
Representatives Will
and Roberts, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1237, concerning county
court judges in western Colorado. Representative Will explained the effect
of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Roberts provided
additional input on the merits of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding
the impact of the bill on the creation of a new judicial district.
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12:54:26 PM |
Terry Scanlon, representing the Judicial Branch, testified in support of HB 22-1237.
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12:56:21 PM |
No amendments were offered to House Bill 22-1237. The bill's co-sponsors provided closing remarks in support of the bill.
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12:58:32 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1237 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Moved |
Roberts |
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Seconded |
Tipper |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Luck |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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12:58:55 PM |
The committee adjourned. |