h_sa_2018a_2018-02-15t10:20:31z0 Hearing Summary

Representative Liston and Representative Valdez, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1077. The bill enhances the sentence for second degree burglary from a class 4 felony to a class 3 felony if the objective of the burglary is the theft of one or more firearms, firearm parts, firearm accessories, or ammunition. The bill allows the courts to impose a fine of $10,000 to $750,000 for an individual convicted of second degree burglary with the objective of stealing a firearm or accessory.

Representative Liston answered questions from the committee.  Representative Leonard discussed amendment L.005 [Attachment A], which was distributed to the committee. Representative Liston and Representative Valdez answered questions from the committee.

Tom Sullivan, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

District Attorney George Brauchler, 18th Judicial District, testified in support of the bill. District Attorney Brauchler answered questions from the committee.

Representative Liston responded to committee comments.

Aaron Carpenter, Legislative Council Staff, answered questions from the committee regarding the fiscal note for the bill.

District Attorney Brauchler answered additional questions from the committee.

Andrew Vaughan, 4th Judicial District, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Vaughn answered questions from the committee.

Jon Ippolito, 18th Judicial District, testified in support of the bill.

Tammy Spellman, Springs Armory, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Spellman answered questions from the committee.

Robert James, Oasis Custom Firearms, testified in support of the bill.

Robert Edmiston, Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Eileen McCarron, Colorado Ceasefire, testified in support of the bill. Ms. McCarron answered questions from the committee.

Tim Lane, Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lane answered questions from the committee.

John Karakoulakis, National Shooting Sports Federation, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Valdez read a letter of support from the County Sheriffs of Colorado [Attachment B].

Representative Liston further discussed amendment L.005.

Representative Weissman explained L.001 [Attachment C]. Representative Liston and Representative Valdez commented on amendment L.001.

Representative Liston and Representative Valdez made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments regarding the bill.