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

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 05/03/2024
Attendance
Gardner X
Michaelson Jenet X
Van Winkle X
Roberts X
Gonzales X
Time 06:49:17 PM to 07:36:53 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales
This Report was prepared by Juliann Jenson
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1054 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1014 Postponed Indefinitely
HB24-1133 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1459 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Any bills referred to the committee may be heard at this time Committee Discussion Only

HB24-1054 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


06:49:27 PM  

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. 

 

 

06:54:39 PM  

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.

 

 

07:02:20 PM  

The bill sponsors made closing comments. 

Committee members made closing comments.

 



07:04:01 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1054 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Van Winkle No
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1014 - Postponed Indefinitely


07:06:00 PM  

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.  



07:08:13 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1014 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gardner No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Van Winkle No
Roberts No
Gonzales Yes
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


07:08:34 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 24-1014 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Michaelson Jenet No
Van Winkle Yes
Roberts Yes
Gonzales No
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1133 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


07:08:47 PM  

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

07:11:22 PM  

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.

07:16:25 PM  

The bill sponsor made closing remarks.



07:18:14 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1133 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1459 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


07:18:23 PM  

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

07:22:03 PM  

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.

 

07:33:03 PM  

The bill sponsor made closing comments.



07:35:18 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1459 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gardner No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Van Winkle No
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Any bills referred to the committee may be heard at this time - Committee Discussion Only


07:35:27 PM  

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


07:36:53 PM   The committee adjourned.