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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
| Date |
03/08/2022 |
| Attendance |
| Bacon |
* |
| Benavidez |
X |
| Bockenfeld |
X |
| Carver |
X |
| Daugherty |
X |
| Luck |
X |
| Lynch |
X |
| Roberts |
X |
| Woodrow |
X |
| Tipper |
* |
| Weissman |
X |
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| Time |
01:36:08 PM to 02:56:27 PM |
| Place |
Old State Library |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Weissman |
| This Report was prepared by |
Bo Pogue |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB22-1250 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hSB22-020 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hSB22-095 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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HB22-1250 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:36:24 PM |
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Weissman, Chair, made some opening remarks about the committee's calendar. Representatives Woodrow and Pico, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1250, concerning nonsubstantive changes to Title 7 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. The sponsors explained the effect of the bill. Representatives Pico and Woodrow responded to questions regarding why an apostrophe was misplaced in Section 7-90-201.3, Colorado Revised Statutes.
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01:45:00 PM |
No one testified regarding HB 22-1250, and no amendments were offered.
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01:46:34 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1250 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Woodrow |
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| Seconded |
Lynch |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Luck |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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|
Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-020 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:46:49 PM |
Representative Tipper,
prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-020, concerning the addition of
court reporters to the list of professionals who may administer oaths.
Representative Tipper explained the effect of the bill and discussed
its need.
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01:49:30 PM |
Jenny Melius, representing the Colorado Court Reporters Association, testified in support of SB 22-020.
Jason Meadors, representing the Colorado Court Reporters Association, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Melius responded to questions regarding training requirements for court reporters to administer oaths.
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01:56:40 PM |
No amendments were offered to SB 22-020. Representative Tipper provided closing remarks in support of the bill.
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01:57:50 PM |
The committee discussed the importance of court reporters.
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01:59:30 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-020 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Tipper |
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| Seconded |
Woodrow |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Luck |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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|
Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-095 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:04:44 PM |
The committee returned to order. Representatives Bacon and Gonzales-Gutierrez, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-095, concerning improving missing persons investigations. Representative Bacon explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez provided additional input on the merits of the bill, and explained the effect of amendment L.004 (Attachment A). Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez responded to questions regarding demographic data collected with respect to missing persons. Representatives Bacon and Gonzales-Gutierrez responded to questions regarding a provision in the bill pertaining to time frames for reporting on missing children as compared to adults.
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02:19:52 PM |
Chris Schaefer, representing
the Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of SB 22-095.
Joel Malecka, representing the Department of Public Safety, addressed questions
raised during earlier discussion. Discussion ensued regarding the time
frame for reporting on missing children. Mr. Schaefer responded to questions
regarding the recision of missing child reports from department databases
when a child is located, and gathering data on missing persons with respect
to gender identity. Mr. Schaefer responded to further questions regarding
the time frame for missing persons reporting with respect to certain vulnerable
populations.
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02:45:42 PM |
Representative Bacon
explained the effect of amendment L.004 (Attachment A).
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02:47:25 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment A) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Weissman |
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Bacon |
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Benavidez |
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Bockenfeld |
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Carver |
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Daugherty |
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Luck |
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Lynch |
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Roberts |
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Woodrow |
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Tipper |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:47:27 PM |
Representatives Gonzales-Gutierrez and Bacon provided closing remarks in support of SB 22-095.
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02:55:48 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-095 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Weissman |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
No |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Luck |
No |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 02:56:27 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
