CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1031
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 25, 2025
Location HCR 0107
HB25-1031 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment C |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/7C4871F7F341B4DD87258C73006B3D6C/$File/Attachment C - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment D |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/D16ADF74225C66E087258C73006B4546/$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment E |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/C010B9C5573BF77287258C73006B4D5A/$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment F |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/968B5CD136FA27D887258C73006B55B8/$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment G |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/81CF0BFADFE4F2B287258C73006B5D8D/$File/Attachment G.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment H |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/47A665B9301ED08687258C73006B652F/$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment I |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/9C64F52215C063A787258C73006B6C88/$File/Attachment I.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment J |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/7C4B8B0DB3AA4AA187258C73006B74DF/$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment K |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/8FE19EAB668186F987258C73006B7C1B/$File/Attachment K.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment L |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/B78D50A55B85D50B87258C73006B872B/$File/Attachment L.pdf?OpenElement
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01:44:32 PM |
Representatives Bacon
and Clifford, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1031. The bill creates
a private right of action for a peace officer against an employer who retaliates
against them for whistleblowing. Representative Bacon explained the effect
of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Clifford discussed the
merits of the bill, and the stakeholding process. Representatives Bacon
and Clifford read some testimony. Representative Bacon responded to questions
regarding affirmative defense, and certain processes established by the
bill. Discussion ensued regarding the relationship of HB 25-1031 with other
pieces of legislation introduced to address whistleblower protections,
and some forthcoming amendments. Discussion followed regarding damages
awarded under the bill, |
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02:33:37 PM |
Mr. Sean McCauley, representing the Colorado State FOP, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Frank Gale, representing the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ellen Buckley, representing the Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association, testified in support of the bill. Elizabeth Newman, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill.
Discussion ensued regarding the stakeholding process for HB 25-1031, and affirmative defense language in the bill. Discussion followed regarding damages provisions in the bill. |
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02:56:56 PM |
Jeremy Schupbach,
representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.
Chief Newbanks, representing the Colorado Association of the Chiefs of
Police, testified to amend the bill. Deputy Chief Reeves, representing
the Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police, testified to amend the
bill. Chief Baird, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police,
testified to amend the bill. Discussion ensued regarding forthcoming amendments
to HB 25-1031. |
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03:11:44 PM |
Ms. Melanie Lewis,
representing County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified on HB 25-1031 from
an amend position. Dawn Johnson, representing County Sheriffs of Colorado,
testified to amend the bill. Ms. Johnson responded to questions regarding
the ability to continue investigations under the bill. |
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03:11:45 PM |
Written testimony may be found in Attachment C. |
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03:24:23 PM |
Representative Bacon
explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment D). |
03:24:48 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:25:29 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment E) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:26:21 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment F) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:26:22 PM |
Representative Bacon
explained the effect of amendment L.014 (Attachment G). |
03:27:31 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.014 (Attachment G) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:28:02 PM |
Representative Bacon
explained the effect of amendment L.015 (Attachment H). |
03:28:41 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.015 (Attachment H) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:28:43 PM |
Representative Bacon
explained the effect of amendment L.016 (Attachment I). |
03:31:22 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.016 (Attachment I) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:31:24 PM |
Representative Bacon
explained the effect of amendment L.007 (Attachment J). Discussion
ensued regarding harmonizing various amendments. |
03:44:05 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment J) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Carter |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:44:27 PM |
Representative Bacon
explained the effect of amendments L.012 (Attachment K) and L.018 (Attachment
L). |
03:45:22 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.018 (Attachment L) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Carter |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:48:50 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment K) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Garcia |
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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 |
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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: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:48:52 PM |
Representatives Clifford
and Bacon provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1031. Various committee
members provided their positions on the bill. |
04:09:12 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1031, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Carter |
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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 |
Yes |
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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: 9 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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