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BILL SUMMARY For SB25-061

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 17, 2025       Location Old Supreme Court

SB25-061 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


03:24:17 PM  
Senator Simpson, presented Senate Bill 25-061, concerning construction of laws regarding federally recognized tribes in Colorado. He explained the origin of the bill and its impact. Senator Simpson distributed and referenced Amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments F and G).
03:32:12 PM  
Mr. Melvin Pinnecoose, representing Southern Ute Indian Tribe, testified in support of the bill.
03:39:56 PM  
Senator Simpson recapped Amendment  L.001 (Amendment F)

03:41:00 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F)
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:41:12 PM  
Senator Simpson explained the impact of Amendment L.002 (Attachment G).

Committee members asked about the amendment's application.

03:42:49 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment G)
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:43:11 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.

03:44:48 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-061, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball Yes
Carson Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Gonzales J. Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS