S_JUD_2024A 05/03/2024 06:49:17 PM Committee Summary

Senators Coleman and Fields, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1054, concerning implementation of jail standards in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

Committee members asked questions about the associated Legislative Oversight Committee lasting in perpetuity. 

Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The witness answered questions about the need for a long-standing Legislative Oversight Comittee.

The bill sponsors made closing comments. 

Committee members made closing comments.

Senator Gonzales, bill sponsor, brought forth House Bill 24-1014, deceptive trade practices, for committee action.  The bill was first heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 18, 2024.  

Majority Leader Rodriguez, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1133, concerning matters related to access to criminal records.

Ms. Bethany Pray, representing Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

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

The bill sponsor made closing remarks.

Senator Gonzales, co-prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1459, concerning protections for birthing persons.

Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Lauren Smith, representing Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Cassandra Pilla, representing Elephant Circle, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about terminology.  Further questions were raised about the number of births in custody. 

Written testimony about the bill is in Attachment A.

The bill sponsor made closing comments.

Committee members made closing remarks about the Senate Judiciary Committee's final hearing.