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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1355
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 26, 2024
Location HCR 0107
HB24-1355 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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02:38:14 PM |
Representatives Mabrey
and Amabile, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1355, concerning reducing
the competency wait list, and, in connection therewith, creating a wraparound
care program. Representative Mabrey explained the effect of the bill and
discussed its need. Representative Amabile further discussed the need for
the bill. Representative Mabrey returned to discussing the effect of the
bill. Discussion ensued regarding amendment L.002 (Attachment C), and who
makes referrals under the amendment. Public comment on HB 24-1355
may be found at Attachment D.
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03:01:29 PM |
Maureen Cain, representing
OSPD, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Kim Chalmers,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill.
Casey Coons, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill.
Jack Johnson,
representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of HB 24-1355.
Mr. Johnson responded
to questions regarding statutory limitations on how long a person can be
held in county jail awaiting competency services. Ms. Cain responded
to questions regarding the number of people awaiting competency restoration
services by crime type. Discussion returned to the length of time
a person might be held awaiting competency services. Ms. Cain responded
to questions regarding the demographics of those participating in competency
services programs. Discussion returned to the types of crimes that
have been committed by the population impacted by the bill. Ms. Cain
responded to questions regarding the bill's referral process.
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03:26:45 PM |
Mr. James Karbach,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill.
Ms. Becca Butler-Dines,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill.
Ms. Jennifer Turner,
representing Bridges of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Misty Pankratz,
representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Turner discussed
some demographic data associated with the programming administered by Bridges
of Colorado. Ms. Pinkratz responded to questions regarding the issues
she related to the committee. Mr. Karbach responded to questions
regarding record-sealing, and jurisprudence associated with pretrial detention
and competency services.
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03:50:29 PM |
Ms. Kristen Ham,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill. Ms. Jamie Keairns, representing Colorado State Public Defender's
Office, testified in support of the bill. Brian Johnson, representing OSPD,
testified in support of the bill. Todd Pomeroy, representing himself, testified
in support of HB 24-1355. Lauren Snyder, representing Mental Health
Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding
techniques for ensuring that those with mental health issues do not become
involved in the justice system.
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04:04:01 PM |
Sandra Sharp, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill. Lauren Snyder, representing
Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Beth McCann,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Patricia Tobias,
representing National Centers for State Courts, testified in support of
the bill. Discussion ensued regarding personnel in the justice system with
professional mental health backgrounds, and treatment resistance in terms
of competency services. D.A. McCann responded to questions regarding certain
language in HB 24-1355.
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04:26:25 PM |
Ms. Ariana Burnette,
representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the
bill. Ms. Rebecca Wallace, representing Colorado Freedom Fund, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Brad Turner, representing Colorado District
Attorneys' Council, testified to amend the bill.
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04:36:31 PM |
Anaya Robinson, representing
ACLU of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Cinnamon Dykes,
representing Bridges of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Jagruti Shah,
representing the Department of Human Services, responded to questions regarding
the competency services provided by the department, and the length of time
for a competency restoration. Ms. Shah responded to further questions
regarding how HB 24-1355 would impact the department's operations.
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04:49:14 PM |
Mr. Carl Anderson, representing Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.
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04:52:34 PM |
Discussion ensued regarding amendment L.002.
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04:53:06 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Amabile |
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| Seconded |
Mabrey |
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Amabile |
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Armagost |
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Evans |
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Garcia |
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Herod |
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Mabrey |
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Snyder |
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Soper |
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Woodrow |
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Bacon |
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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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04:53:08 PM |
Representatives Amabile and Mabrey provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1355. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.
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05:18:37 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1355, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Amabile |
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| Seconded |
Mabrey |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Evans |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Bacon |
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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