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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

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BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1204

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 23, 2025       Location Old Supreme Court

HB25-1204 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:56:32 PM  
Senator Danielson, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1204 which codifies the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 into state statute as the Colorado Indian Child Welfare Act, which provides the minimum federal standards and protections for the removal and placement of Indian children in homes. It also provides additional protections for Indian children under state law.
01:59:30 PM  
Alston Turtle, representing Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, testified in support of the bill. Melvin Baker, representing Southern Ute Indian Tribe, testified in support of the bill.
02:13:50 PM  
Melanie Jordan, representing Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Kendall Marlowe, representing Kempe Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Anna Ulrich, representing Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill. Korey Elger, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jack Trope, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:26:36 PM  
Ms. Crystalyne Curley, representing 25th Navajo Nation Council, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Lashaina Hoskie, representing Navajo Indian Child Welfare Act Program, testified in support of the bill. Monycka Snowbird, representing Haseya Advocate Program, testified in support of the bill. Lacey Osterloh, representing Colorado Children's Alliance - Four Corners Child Advocacy Center, testified in support of the bill.
02:40:00 PM  
Richard Uhrlaub, representing Adoption Search Resource Connection, testified to amend the bill.
02:41:45 PM  
Senator Danielson explained amendment L.003 (Attachment A).

02:42:56 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter Excused
Daugherty Excused
Frizell
Jodeh Excused
Weissman Excused
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 4   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:42:57 PM  
Senator Danielson explained amendment L.005 (Attachment C).

02:43:54 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment C).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter Excused
Daugherty Excused
Frizell
Jodeh Excused
Weissman Excused
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 4   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:43:55 PM  
Senator Danielson explained amendment L.004 (Attachment B).

02:44:23 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter Excused
Daugherty Excused
Frizell
Jodeh Excused
Weissman Excused
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 4   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:44:24 PM  
Senator Danielson explained amendment L.006 (Attachment D).

02:44:58 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter Excused
Daugherty Excused
Frizell
Jodeh Excused
Weissman Excused
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 4   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:44:59 PM  
The primary bill sponsor provided closing remarks

02:47:40 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1204, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright Yes
Carson Yes
Cutter Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Weissman Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS