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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1238

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date Mar 18, 2025       Location SCR 352

HB25-1238 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:05:25 PM  
Senators Danielson and Kipp, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1238. The bill repeals and reenacts statute related to the operation of gun shows.
02:11:18 PM  
Ronald Dietz, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill and presented a handout to the committee (Attachment A). Jacob Luria, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Catching Valentinis, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the bill. Hannah Goodman, representing the Libertarian Party of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Missy Espinoza, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:23:40 PM  
Julie Ort, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mark Harris, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in support of the bill. Kathryn Ruud, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Pat Rottschaefer, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
02:33:50 PM  
Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mark Olson, representing BluCore Shooting Center, testified in opposition to the bill. Brian Cordell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:40:06 PM  
Alexander Cisneros, representing CU Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Murphy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Eric Nelson, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Stephanie Greenberg, representing Colorado Faith Communities to United to End Gun Violence, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony can be found in Attachment B.
02:52:41 PM  
The bill sponsors and committee discussed possible amendments.
02:53:04 PM  
The bill sponsor and committee gave closing remarks.

02:56:36 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1238 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Sullivan Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS