S_JUD_2021A 05/05/2021 10:53:17 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Date 05/05/2021 Attendance Cooke X Gardner X Rodriguez X Gonzales X Lee X Time 10:53:17 AM to 11:40:10 AM Place SCR 352 This Meeting was called to order by Lee This Report was prepared by Juliann Jenson Hearing Items Action Taken hHB21-1015 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole hHB21-1069 Amended, referred to Senate Finance HB21-1015 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/A87F4C55AC21...$File/210505 AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 210505 AttachA.pdf 10:53:31 AM Senators Lundeen and Ginal, co-prime sponsors, returned to the committee to offer amendments on House Bill 21-1015, concerning security protections for certain criminal justice personnel. The senators recapped the hearing on the bill from April 4, 2021, and addressed concerns about not offering protections for certain other correctional-related positions. Senator Cooke distributed and explained Amendment L. 004 (Attachment A), which includes correctional officers who work in jails. Senator Rodriguez added that the amendment also covers community corrections employees. The committee discussed the structure of community corrections. 11:00:48 AM Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment A) Moved Cooke Seconded Cooke Gardner Rodriguez Gonzales Lee YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:01:20 AM Member discussed the broader policy question of who should be offered the security protections, as outlined in the bill. Senators Lundeen and Ginal made closing remarks. 11:04:56 AM Motion Refer House Bill 21-1015, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Cooke Seconded Cooke Yes Gardner Yes Rodriguez Yes Gonzales Yes Lee Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB21-1069 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/89B4F3DE843D...$File/210505 AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 210505 AttachB.pdf 11:05:10 AM Senator Gardner explained House Bill 21-1069, concerning enhancing the enforcement of crimes of sexual exploitation of a child, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. He discussed the merits of the bill and the need to update provisions to reflect technological changes. Senator Lee distributed Amendment L. 002 (Attachment B). 11:13:48 AM Mr. Brandon Malara, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. He raised concerns about surveillance and exploitation. 11:16:49 AM Ms Maureen Cain, representing Office of the State Public Defender, testified to amend the bill. She explained Amendment L.002 (Attachment B), which adds a post-enactment review, deletes language that makes sentencing suggestions, and clarifies sex offender registry requirements. She answered questions from the committee. 11:21:28 AM Patrick Gallagher, representing El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the proliferation of child sexual exploitation and technology. 11:25:43 AM Senator Fields, co-prime sponsor, joined the hearing and discussed the importance of protecting children. 11:27:31 AM Brian Hardouin, representing the Larimer County District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. He discussed terminology and technological advancements. He further discussed extraordinary risk categories, the surrcharge, and three year post-enactment review, as outlined in the bill. Amanda Gall, representing First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King/Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill and made herself available for questions Ms. Jessica Dotter, representing Colorado District Attorneys' Council, made herself available to answer committee questions. 11:32:39 AM Committee discussion followed about reasons for the increase in child sexual exploitation. Senator Lee briefly discussed and moved Amendment L.002. 11:36:32 AM Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) Moved Lee Seconded Cooke Gardner Rodriguez Gonzales Lee YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:36:34 AM Senators Gardner and Fields made closing remarks. 11:39:49 AM Motion Refer House Bill 21-1069, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. Moved Gardner Seconded Cooke Yes Gardner Yes Rodriguez Yes Gonzales Yes Lee Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 11:40:10 AM The committee adjourned.