h_jud_2016a_2016-03-10t13:40:21z2 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/10/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1264
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
| Votes: View--> | Action Taken: |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D). The motion p Refer House Bill 16-1264, as amended, to the Commi |
Pass Without Objection PASS |
03:54 PM -- HB16-1264
Representative Melton, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1264, concerning prohibiting the use of a chokehold by a peace officer. Representative Melton explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Melton also explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment C) and amendment L.002 (Attachment D). Representative Melton responded to questions regarding the difference between "use" and "apply" in reference to a chokehold. Discussion ensued regarding amendment L.002. The following persons testified regarding HB 16-1264:
16HouseJud0310AttachC.pdf 16HouseJud0310AttachD.pdf
04:02 PM -- Ms. Valerie Schlecht, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Schlecht discussed the frequent use of chokehold on those with disabilities, and a recent event involving the use of a chokehold by law enforcement in Denver.
04:04 PM -- Ms. Jean Fredlund, representing the League of Women Voters, testified in support of the bill.
04:08 PM
Representative Melton explained the effect of amendment L.002. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for conceptually amending amendment L.001.
| BILL: | HB16-1264 | |
| TIME: | 04:08:57 PM | |
| MOVED: | Melton | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | Lee | |
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Lundeen
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Melton
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Salazar
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Willett
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Lee
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Kagan
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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04:13 PM
Representative Melton provided closing remarks in support of HB 16-1264.
| BILL: | HB16-1264 | |
| TIME: | 04:14:15 PM | |
| MOVED: | Melton | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1264, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | |
| SECONDED: | Lee | |
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Carver
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Yes
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Court
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Yes
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Dore
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Yes
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Foote
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Yes
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Lawrence
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Yes
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Lundeen
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Yes
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Melton
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Yes
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Salazar
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Excused
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Willett
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Yes
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Lee
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Yes
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Kagan
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Yes
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Final YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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