EE26EE074D9409C387258B0100579F43 Hearing Summary

Representatives Bacon and Armagost, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1445, concerning measures related to supervision conditions. Representative Bacon explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Armagost provided additional input on the merits of the legislation. Discussion ensued regarding fees collected under the bill.

Ms. Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, was available to answer committee questions.

Glenn Tapia, representing Colorado Courts and Probation, testified to amend the bill.

Dana Wilks, representing Colorado Courts and Probation, made herself available to answer questions.

Natalie Perez, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jenny Catchings, representing Justice Action Network, testified in support of the bill.

Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, was available to answer committee questions.

Mr. Tapia responded to questions regarding probation and indigency. Discussion ensued regarding fees and restitution that are levied upon probationers, and statistics associated with indigency and probation.

Representative Bacon explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment B). Aaron Carpenter, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions regarding the fiscal impact of the amendment.

Representative Armagost and Bacon provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1445. Representative Weissman weighed in on the bill.