70BAB945CCBA0210872589410071DEAD Hearing Summary

Representatives Sharbini and Joseph, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1033, concerning persons with whom the Office of Alternate Defense Counsel may contact. Representative Sharbini explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Joseph provided additional input on the merits of the bill. Representative Sharbini responded to questions regarding the population that is impacted by the bill, and the broadening of a term by the bill. Representative Sharbini responded to questions regarding the fees to be paid to contractors under the bill.

Lindy Frolich, representing the Office of Alternate Defense Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

Stacie Colling, representing the Office of Alternate Defense Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Discussion returned to the use of the term "contractor" in the bill.

No amendments were offered to HB 23-1033. The bill's prime sponsors provided closing remarks in support of the bill.