S_JUD_2018A 03/05/2018 01:35:16 PM Committee Summary

Senator Fields, sponsor, explained House Bill 1050, concerning competency to proceed for juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system.  Senator Fields reported that the bill originated from the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.  She further explained that the bill establishes juvenile-specific definitions.

Sheri Danz, representing the Colorado Office of the Child's Representative, spoke in favor of the bill.  She explained that the bill represents a multi-disciplinary approach that involved stakeholders.  She further reported that the bill adds a third possibility if a juvenile is deemed incompetent to proceed.  She answered questions from the committee regarding how this bill is different from similar ones that failed in previous legislative sessions. 

Tariq Sheikh, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill.  He added that Colorado Psychiatric Society supports the bill as well. 

Heidi Hanes, representing The Arc of Colorado, supported the bill and was available for questions. 

Senator Fenberg and Senator Gardner, co-prime sponsors, explained HB18-1233, concerning consumers reporting agency security freeze for minors. 

Senator Fenberg stated that the bill allows a parent or guardian to check on a minor's credit report and report fraudulent behavior.  He emphasized that the bill provides protections for both kids and parents.

Senator Gardner reiterated that the bill allows for parents to check their children's credit report and request a security freeze for fraudulent activity. 

Sarah Mercer, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association, testified in favor of the bill.

Danny Katz, representing COPIRG, spoke in support of the bill. 

Senator Gardner distributed L.016, a technical amendment to the bill (Attachment A).

Senator Cooke, sponsor, explained HB18-1210, concerning peace officer status for the administrator of judicial security in the Colorado Judicial Department.   He emphasized that the bill does not replace sheriffs at a courthouse but allows for information sharing between the various agencies involved with courthouse security,    

Chris Ryan, State Court Administrator in the Judicial Department, spoke in support of the bill.  He stated that the bill simply provides access to information. Without POST certification, information cannot be shared between law enforcement agencies. 

Senator Fields presented SB18-059, a for action only item concerning the creation of a public safety information-sharing system.  The bill was originally heard on February 14, 2018.  

She distributed the following amendments:  L.007 (Attachment B) and L.009 (Attachment C).  L.007 was explained as a strike below that primarly addresses the competitive bidding process.  L.009 makes additional changes to L.007 concerning the same topic.