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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-003

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 11, 2025       Location Old State Library

SB25-003 - Amended, referred to House Finance
09:43:24 AM  
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Boesenecker and Froelich, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-003, concerning prohibited activity involving semiautomatic firearms, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms and classifying a device that increases the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm as a dangerous weapon. Representative Boesenecker explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Froelich also discussed the bill and its merits. Representative Boesenecker responded to questions regarding permitting to purchase firearms, and enforcement of Colorado's high-capacity magazine ban. Representative Boesenecker responded to further questions regarding how certain firearms may be obtained under the bill, and the focus of the bill on long guns. Discussion ensued regarding the types of firearms that fall within the scope of the bill, and safety training required by the bill. Discussion followed regarding grandfathering of certain firearms under the bill, and amendments placed on the bill. Discussion turned to firearms and children, and the constitutionality of SB 25-003.
10:41:18 AM  
Ms. Alison Shih, representing Everytown for Gun Safety, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Greg Lickenbrock, representing Everytown for Gun Safety, testified in support of the bill. Jane Dougherty, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Harrison Tarter, representing VetVoice, testified in support of the bill.
11:06:52 AM  
Mr. Ian Escalante, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. James Murphree, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Aaron Cayce, representing Phoenix Weaponry llc, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ted Collins, representing the 2nd Syndicate, testified in opposition to the bill. Sheriff Joe Roybal, representing themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003.
11:34:17 AM  
Mrs. Amber Estes, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kelly Murphy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy Hagen, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in support of the bill.
11:47:35 AM  
David Grasso, representing The Gallery Sportman’s Club, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Matt Turner, representing Weld County Sheriff's Office, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jason Mikesell, representing Teller County Sheriff's Office, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Darren Weekly, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
12:10:37 PM  
Mr. Mark Harris, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in support of the bill. Paige Leonard, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nick Robles, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.
12:25:31 PM  
Mr. Nephi Cole, representing National Shooting Sports Foundation, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Sven Bonnelycke, representing Teller County Sheriff's Office , testified in opposition to the bill. Matt Grosjean, representing Centennial Gun Club, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Ava  Flanell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ty Petersburg, representing Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, was available to answer committee questions.  He responded to questions regarding the impact of the bill on his department.
12:50:27 PM  
Ms. Olivia Carter, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Carter Ferris, representing Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Fiona Macdonald, representing Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Iris Osmulski, representing Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill.
01:04:08 PM  
Mr. Rick Weber, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Linda Weber, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Todd Rowell, representing Mesa County Sheriff, testified in opposition to the bill. Dave Martin, representing Morgan County Sheriff's Office, testified in opposition to the bill.
01:26:34 PM  
Reese Worrell, representing Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Pat Rottschaefer, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. - see handout. Ms. Kathryn Ruud, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Julie Ort, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
01:49:25 PM  
Huey Laugesen, representing Colorado State Shooting Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Heath Speckman, representing County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kyle Howard, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kelyn Lanier, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Cory Applegate, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:13:14 PM  
Ms. Mary-Liz Callaway, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Carol Siegel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Carolyn Shepherd, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Karen Chapman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:22:29 PM  
Mr. Travis Couture-Lovelady, representing National Rifle Association , testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Christopher Underwood, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Michael Zundelevich, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Michael Graves, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:33:50 PM  
Rhiannon Danborn, representing Team ENOUGH, testified in support of the bill. Cheryl Wilson, representing themself, testified in support of SB 25-003.
02:40:14 PM  
Justin Green, representing SDS Guns, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Alicia Garcia, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Scott Shamblin, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Hunter Cayll, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:49:41 PM  
Dr. Susan Long, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Christie Burton, representing Colorado Faith Community United to End Gun Violence, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dipesh Bhatia, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Alexander Cisneros, representing CU Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill.
02:58:33 PM  
Tyler Smith, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kasey Owens, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kevin McPeek, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mark Olson, representing BluCore Shooting Center, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:12:41 PM  

Mr. Joshua Benz, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Paul Cherry, representing Ark Tactical, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Eric Wort, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Frank Lehnerz, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

03:20:48 PM  
Missy Espinoza, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Edgar Antillon, representing Guns For Everyone National, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Rocia Collins, representing Spartan Defense, testified in opposition to the bill. Elizabeth Shippel read the testimony of Joseph DiBlasio in opposition to SB 25-003. Mr. Dale Ruggles, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Sean Steele, representing Colorado Federal Firearms Licensee Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:41:58 PM  
Christian Fisher, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Hans May, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Mario Nguyen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Terrence Toyama-Mancao, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:53:19 PM  
Mrs. Kimberli Kegu, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. AARON KROLL, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Michael Quinlan, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brian Hernandez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Nina Brewer, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:06:42 PM  
Mr. Ian Howard, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Stephen Feder, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mike Stern, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jacob Seay, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:17:31 PM  
Mr. Victor Wolfe, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeremy Manson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ryan Boughal, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Landon Kirk, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Carynn Rudolph, representing Goliath Tactical Firearms Training, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:30:09 PM  
Mr. Christopher Shy, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Austin Lowery, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Andrew Lucas, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:39:56 PM  
Brooke McKenna, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Stella Kaye, representing Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill. Emily Golding, representing University of Colorado Students Demand Action, testified in support of the bill.
04:47:15 PM  

Mr. Jason Kneupper, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Morrigen Donaldson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.Mr. Charles Hassler, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Robert Jelgersma, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:57:16 PM  
Keith Emerson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Corey Blair, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Laurie Gatrell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Daniel Beartrack, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Austin Lewis, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:11:46 PM  
Mr. Joshua Mead, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Cyrus Gatrell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ezra Vargas, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Gary Billings, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:31:15 PM  
Mr. David Williams, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Marc Fitzwater, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Richard Reinhardt, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Lawrence Olsen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:41:11 PM  
Mr. Richard Lontine, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Bryan Patrick, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Alf Mack, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Cynthia Lyons, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:51:14 PM  
Ms. Hope Scheppelman, representing the Colorado Republican Party, testified in opposition to the bill. Jordan Edmondson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Brad Murch, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kristopher Duffy, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:00:30 PM  
Dr. Richard Wilson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ryan Staley, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Carson Green, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brandon Mimiaga, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:10:31 PM  
Robert Lopez, representing themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Ian Moore, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Keith Clum, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Michael Wilmott, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:20:30 PM  
Robert Young, representing themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Mr. Bryan Moore, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Quinton Porche, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Benjamin Short, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Bennett Ruttledge, representing themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003.
06:45:00 PM  
Josh Johnston, representing themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Mr. Jae Seifert, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Amos Struthers, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Emily Adams, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
07:07:57 PM  
James McCoy, representing themself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Ehren Wiener, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Giovanni  Repola, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Karlin Bailey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brian Cordell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Zachary Burgeson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
07:21:00 PM  
Dr. Eric Nelson, representing National Action Network Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
07:28:22 PM  
Mr. Mark Tisdale, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Catherine Winchester, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Sara Mccurley, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
07:38:54 PM  
Ms. Tiffany Kahle, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jason Mietchen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Nicholas Rogers, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jacob Tripp, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. John Sterling, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeff Rossi, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Daniel Villavisanis, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jacob Powell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jordan Jakovac, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:04:49 PM  
Grant Jerry, representing himself, testified in opposition to SB 25-003. Mr. Diego Garcia, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. James Holden, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Jeany Rush, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brent Hickmon, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ethan Perez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jerry Roberts, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:21:26 PM  
Joseph Elmarr, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Larry Desjardin, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Edward Schoenheit, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Zachary Hyde, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:31:59 PM  
Ms. Michelle Meyer, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Donna LaBelle, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jim Miles, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. John Dorcey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Daniel Morales, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Derek Brown, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:49:47 PM  
Chris Runyan, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brothers Grimes, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jennifer Victoria, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kyle Wilson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeff Winter, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kevin Abriam, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Aaron Lewis, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ian Wyman, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:08:14 PM  
Michael Vance, representing the Libertarian Party of Colorado , testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Thad Smith, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeff Lepp, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Riley Boydstun, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Clyde Awtrey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Quinton Burgess, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Matt Piele, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jonathan Holden, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Marissa Hickmon, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Monique Ramirez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
 
09:32:38 PM  
Mx. Connor Brennan, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Corie Lawrence, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Marla Reichert, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Farhan Naushad, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Doug Stewart, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Andrew Bastian, representing Pikes Peak Tactical, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Paul Massey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:54:08 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment A. Representative Boesenecker explained the effect of amendment L.043 (Attachment B).  Discussion ensued regarding the effect of the amendment, and administration of the amendment.

09:59:00 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.043 (Attachment B)
Moved Bacon
Seconded Garcia
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
09:59:35 PM  
Representative Boesenecker explained the effect of amendment L.048 (Attachment C).  Discussion ensued regarding placing a ceiling on the fees assessed under the amendment.

10:02:02 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.048 (Attachment C)
Moved Bacon
Seconded Garcia
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:02:23 PM  
Representative Froelich explained the effect of amendment L.049 (Attachment D).

10:04:34 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.049 (Attachment D)
Moved Bacon
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:05:11 PM  
Representative Boesenecker explained the effect of amendment L.050 (Attachment E). Discussion ensued regarding the administration of the bill under the amendment, and the stakeholder process in creating the amendment.

10:13:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.050 (Attachment E)
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford No
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:13:59 PM  
Representative Froelich explained the effect of amendment L.051 (Attachment F).
10:15:14 PM  
Discussion ensued regarding the safety courses required under amendment L.051.

10:17:06 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.051 (Attachment F)
Moved Carter
Seconded Bacon
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:17:26 PM  
Representative Boesenecker explained the effect of amendment L.052 (Attachment G).  Discussion ensued regarding the movement of money among certain cash funds under the amendment.

10:28:35 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.052 (Attachment G)
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:29:01 PM  
Representative Froelich explained the effect of amendment L.054 (Attachment H).

10:33:38 PM
 Motion Conceptual amendment, L.054, insert 'that'.
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost
Bacon
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Soper
Winter T.
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection

10:37:11 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.054 (Attachment H)
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:37:12 PM  
Representatives Froelich and Boesenecker provided closing remarks in support of SB 25-003. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

11:39:59 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-003, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Carter
Seconded Garcia
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Soper No
Winter T. No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS