h_jud_2017a_2017-03-09t13:33:43z3 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/09/2017
Location: HCR 0112
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1188
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J). The motion p Refer House Bill 17-1188, as amended, to the Commi |
Pass Without Objection PASS |
04:52 PM -- HB17-1188
Representative Foote, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1188, concerning bias-motivated harassment. Representative Foote explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Committee members received copies of the applicable statute (Attachment I). Discussion ensued regarding the elements of bias-motivated criminal activity, and organizations that support the bill. The following persons testified regarding HB 17-1188:
17HouseJud0309AttachI.pdf
05:02 PM -- Ms. Joan LaBelle, representing the Association of Colorado Centers of Independent Living, testified in support of the bill. Ms. LaBelle discussed violence and harassment experienced by those with disabilities. Ms. LaBelle responded to questions regarding the law enforcement perspective on bias-motivated activity, and fear of reporting on the part of the disability community.
05:06 PM -- Ms. Meghan Saleebey, representing the Denver District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Saleebey discussed the merits of expanding the scope of bias-motivated crime law.
05:11 PM -- Mr. Scott Turner, representing the Attorney General's Office, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Turner explained how the bill will assist in the prosecution of certain activities. He addressed a question raised during earlier discussion.
05:13 PM -- Ms. Camille Popini-Chapla, representing the Colorado LGBT Bar Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Popini-Chapla addressed certain common arguments made against bias-motivated crime laws. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of hate crimes on certain communities.
05:16 PM -- Ms. Karen Axe, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Axe discussed harassment experienced by her family, and its impact. Discussion returned to the effect of bias-motivated attacks.
05:22 PM
Representative Foote explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment J).
17HouseJud0309AttachJ.pdf
| BILL: | HB17-1188 | |
| TIME: | 05:23:47 PM | |
| MOVED: | Foote | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | Salazar | |
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Benavidez
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Carver
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Foote
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Herod
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Lundeen
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Melton
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Weissman
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Willett
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Wist
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Salazar
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Lee
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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05:24 PM
Representative Foote provided closing remarks in support of HB 17-1188.
| BILL: | HB17-1188 | |
| TIME: | 05:24:29 PM | |
| MOVED: | Foote | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1188, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | |
| SECONDED: | Weissman | |
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Benavidez
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Yes
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Carver
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Yes
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Foote
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Yes
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Herod
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Yes
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Lundeen
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Yes
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Melton
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Yes
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Weissman
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Yes
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Willett
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Yes
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Wist
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Yes
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Salazar
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Yes
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Lee
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Yes
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Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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05:27 PM
The committee adjourned.