h_lg_2017a_2017-03-01t13:33:41z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/01/2017
Location: HCR 0107
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-066
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
| Votes: View--> | Action Taken: |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-066 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
01:33 PM -- SB17-066
Representatives Saine and Lebsock, co-sponsors, explained the bill. There is a sunrise review process for groups seeking peace officer status. The bill clarifies that municipalities do not need to go through that process to employ a police force. Representatives Saine and Lebsock answered questions from the committee. Discussion ensued regarding the duties and responsibilities of a town marshall.
01:39 PM -- Corey Hoffmann, representing the town of Hudson, spoke in favor of the bill. Mr. Hoffmann explained that current law is ambiguous regarding the employing of a police force, and this bill clarifies the hiring process. Mr. Hoffmann also explained the differences, as defined by state law, between a marshall, sheriff, and police chief.
01:44 PM -- Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Municipal League (CML), spoke in support of the measure. Ms. Dollar explained that CML supports local control and decision-making and believes this bill clarifies police force hiring practices.
01:45 PM
Representatives Saine and Lebsock made closing remarks and answered additional questions from the committee.
| BILL: | SB17-066 | |
| TIME: | 01:46:52 PM | |
| MOVED: | Lebsock | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-066 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | |
| SECONDED: | McKean | |
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Coleman
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Yes
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Exum
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Yes
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Gray
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Yes
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Liston
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Yes
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McKean
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Yes
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Navarro
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Yes
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Ransom
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Yes
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Singer
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Yes
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Thurlow
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Yes
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Valdez
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Yes
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Wilson
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Yes
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Rosenthal
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Yes
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Lebsock
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Yes
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Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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