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S_JUD_2024A 04/29/2024 06:00:23 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 04/29/2024
Attendance
Gardner X
Michaelson Jenet X
Will X
Roberts X
Gonzales X
Time 06:00:23 PM to 09:04:45 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales
This Report was prepared by Juliann Jenson
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1372 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1350 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1445 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB24-1438 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

HB24-1372 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


06:00:36 PM  

Senators Fields and Gonzales, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1372, concerning regulating the use of prone restraint by law enforcement.  The bill sponsors discussed the amendments made in the House and the stakeholder process.

 

 

06:07:54 PM  

Shataeah Kelly, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Sheneen McClain, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill.

06:17:56 PM  

Chief Brady, representing Colorado Association Chiefs of Police - Arvada Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jeremy Schupbach, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.

Jeremiah Boies, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police - Grand Junction PD, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked questions about law enforcement response times and back-ups.  Discussion ensued about where to locate bill provisions in state law.  Questions were asked about outreach and the stakeholder process.

 

06:33:57 PM  
Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:36:24 PM  

Ms. Meredith Henry, representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Iris Halpern, representing Rathod Mohamedbhai, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about law enforcement response times in rural communities.  Discussion continued about standards for use of excessive force.  Further discusson ensued about where provisions in the bill should be statutorily located. 

06:51:31 PM  

The bill sponsors made closing remarks. 



06:55:57 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1372 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Will No
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1350 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

06:56:56 PM  

Senators Winter and Michaelson Jenet, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1350, concerning standards related to court proceedings for allocation of parental responsibilities to keep children safe.

The bill sponsors distributed Amendments L.009 (Attachment A) and L.010 (Attachment B).

Committee members asked questions about the stakeholder process and regulations. 

07:08:09 PM  

Julie Schwab JD CFM, representing Court Appointed Special Advocate, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Carolyn MacCloud, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Caitie Coyle, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked about  family law court system improvements and guidelines for judges. 

 

 

07:27:34 PM  

Ms. Kaela Zihlman, representing Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, testified to amend the bill.

Committee members asked questions about the stakeholder process and the necessity of the bill.  Committee members asked questions about parental alienation syndrome.

 

07:38:15 PM  

Ms. Kathleen Melendy, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Christine McGinley, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Angela Arkin, representing CO Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, testified in support of the bill.

Committee discussion ensued about the bill's intentions and the court system. 

 

 

07:56:22 PM  

Aidan Hodges, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Chelsea Augelli, representing Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified in support of the bill.

Dina Schurer, representing FightBack Foundation MFB, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. M BECHTE, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

08:12:01 PM  

Ms. Maralee Mclean, representing Moms Fight Back, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Written comments about the bill are in Attachment C.

08:19:52 PM  

Senator Michaeson Jenet recapped Amendment L.009 (Attachment A).



08:20:44 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment A)
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Gardner
Michaelson Jenet
Will
Roberts
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
08:21:02 PM  

Senator Michaelson Jenet summarized Amendment L.010 (Attachment B).



08:21:26 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment B)
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Gardner
Michaelson Jenet
Will
Roberts
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
08:21:32 PM  

The bill sponsors made closing remarks. 

Committee members made closing remarks. 

 

 



08:25:07 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1350, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Will Yes
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1445 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


08:25:31 PM  

Senators Gonzales and Gardner, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1445, concerning measures related to supervision conditions. 

08:28:03 PM  

Ms. Brianna Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill.

Maureen Cain, representing Public defender , testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about related data and statistics.

Written comments may be read in Attachment D.

 

 

08:38:40 PM  

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.



08:39:40 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1445 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Gardner
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Will Yes
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1438 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


08:39:53 PM  

Senator Roberts, sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1438, concerning the implementation of certain affordable prescription drug programs, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. 

08:43:58 PM  

Jefferey Riester, representing Department of law, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Wolf, representing Colorado Retail Council , testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Sam Gilman, representing Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support of the bill.

Joseph Poling, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about a related court case.  Discussion followed about manufacturer violations and deceptive trade practices.  Further questions were asked about thresholds for enforcement. 

 

09:00:37 PM  

Senator Roberts presented and explained Amendment L.004 (Attachment E).

 

 



09:01:40 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E)
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner
Michaelson Jenet
Will
Roberts
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
09:01:44 PM  

The bill sponsor made closing comments. 

Committee members made closing comments. 

 



09:04:30 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1438, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Will Yes
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


09:04:45 PM   The committee adjourned.