H_JUD_2022A 04/20/2022 01:35:53 PM Committee Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Herod, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1368, concerning opportunities for persons to access community corrections programs. Representative Herod explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Herod also explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Mark Wester, representing the Colorado Coalition for Community Corrections, testified in support of HB 22-1368.

Doug Carrigan, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Tim Hand, representing the Colorado Community Corrections Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Nate Hand, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Nick Hand, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

April, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the potential impact of a rising community corrections population, and the types of individuals who enter community corrections. Discussion followed regarding the types of offenses that result in community corrections placement. Discussion turned to voluntary substance abuse treatment programs

Representative Herod explained the effect of amendment L.001.

Representative Herod provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1368.

Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1373, concerning prohibiting courts from ordering juveniles to pay restitution to insurance companies.  Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez responded to questions regarding prioritizing victims as recipients of restitution of insurance companies, rather than prohibiting restitution from juvenile offenders to insurance companies entirely. Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez responded to questions regarding the need for a safety clause in the bill, and the age of the population impacted by the bill.

Andrea Rabold, representing Mirror Image Arts, testified in support of HB 22-1373. Mitch Marquez, representing Mirror Image Arts, read the testimony of Sean Pollock in support of the bill. Charlotte Goodenow, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Kiana English, representing Mirror Image Arts, read the testimony of Seth Larhode in support of the bill. Ashley Ratliff, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the charges involved in Sean Pollock's case.

Juaqin Cano, representing Fully Liberated Youth, testified in support of HB 22-1373.

Maya Chandler, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Phillip Roybal, Representing Colorado Circles for Change, testified in support of the bill.

Kethleen McGoey, representing Kathleen McGoey and Associates, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Elise Logemann, representing the ACLU, testified in support of the bill.

No amendments were offered to HB 22-1373. Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members discussed the legislation.

Representatives Duran and Weissman, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-183, concerning programs that provide services to crime victims. Representative Duran explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Weissman provided additional input on the merits of the bill. Representative Weissman responded to questions regarding what constitutes "teen dating violence" under the bill.

Beth Collins, representing the Department of Human Services, testified in support of SB 22-183.

Kelly Kissel, representing the Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.

Brie Franklin, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill.

Jenny Stith, representing the WINGS Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Eyl, representing Project Safeguard, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the definition of "teen dating violence" under the bill.

Natalie Seils, representing herself, testified in support of SB 22-183.

Justin Cooper, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Nancy Lewis, representing the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Roshan Kalantar, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of SB 22-183.

Amanda Gall, representing First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendments L.004 (Attachment B), L.005 (Attachment C), and L.006 (Attachment D).

Representative Duran explained the effect of amendment L.007 (Attachment E).

Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.009 (Attachment F).

Representatives Duran and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of SB 22-183.

Representatives Roberts and Titone, prime sponsors, presented SB 22-188, concerning behavioral health support for advocates in the criminal justice system. Representative Roberts explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Titone provided additional input on the merits of the legislation.  Discussion ensued regarding why the services covered by the bill are not covered by employer health insurance.

Brian Mason, representing the Seventeenth Judicial District Attorney's Office, testified in support of SB 22-188.

Beth McCann, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Dougherty, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

James Karbach, representing the Colorado State Public Defender's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Timothy Lane, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the scope of the bill in terms of which staffers in the applicable offices will be covered by the services funded by the bill, and the genesis of the bill.

No amendments were offered to SB 22-188. Representatives Roberts and Titone provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Representative Bacon discussed the bill.