70EBA812A77BD6248725898E00803843 Hearing Summary

Representatives Sharbini and Garcia, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1258, concerning creating a task force to study the costs associated with drug crimes. The sponsors explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. They also explained the effect of amendments L.002 (Attachment A) and L.003 (Attachment B). Representative Sharbini responded to questions regarding including additional stakeholder representatives on the task force created by the bill, and the task force's study of housing.

Chief Terrence Gordon, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police - Thornton Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.

Chief James Baird, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police - Breckenridge Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the inclusion of victims within the scope of the task force's studies, and the presupposition of an outcome by the task force. Discussion followed regarding the impacts of marijuana legalization. Chief Gordon responded to questions regarding assertions he made during his testimony. Discussion turned to the scope of the study conducted under HB 23-1258. Discussion returned to the likely conclusion of the study conducted under the bill.

Sandra Solon, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, answered some questions raised during earlier testimony. Discussion ensued regarding the position of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police on the legality of certain substances, and membership in the task force created by HB 23-1258.

Discussion ensued regarding the meeting schedule for the HB 23-1258 task force under amendment L.003.

Representatives Garcia and Sharbini provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1258. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.