CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1294
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 25, 2025
Location HCR 0107
HB25-1294 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/E1B168ED0BBC527E87258C73006AEB84/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/05B2B814F369FEDD87258C73006AF17E/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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12:39:25 PM |
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Jackson and Joseph, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1294. The bill clarifies the definition of juvenile for when a court cannot assess a court costs and makes the current prohibition on charging juveniles fees permanent. Representative Jackson explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Joseph provided further input on the merits of the legislation. Discussion ensued regarding the fiscal impact of the bill, and previous legislation germane to HB 25-1294. |
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12:47:52 PM |
Terry Scanlon, representing
the Judicial Department, testified in support of the bill. Ashley Chase,
representing the Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Darren Cantor, representing the Office of the Alternate
Defense Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Tristan Gorman, representing
the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Scanlon responded
to questions regarding fees collected under the bill, and the effect of
forthcoming amendments. Linda Lindsey, representing the Judicial Department,
responded to questions concerning juvenile youthful offender cases reported
on by the department. Discussion ensued regarding some potential changes
to the programming impacted by HB 25-1294.
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01:13:41 PM |
Anaya Robinson, representing
ACLU of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing
Colorado Organization fro Victim Assistance, testified in a neutral position
on the bill. Ms. Sutton responded to questions regarding funding for victim
assistance. |
01:22:53 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) |
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Carter |
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Bacon |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
Excused |
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Keltie |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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01:23:21 PM |
Representative Jackson
explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment B). Representative
Joseph responded to questions regarding how the title interacts with previous
legislation. |
01:26:00 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B) |
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Carter |
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Zokaie |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
Excused |
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Keltie |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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01:26:02 PM |
Representatives Jackson
and Joseph provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1294. Various members
weighed in on the bill. |
01:35:53 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1294, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Carter |
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Bacon |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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