CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-041
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 22, 2025
Location HCR 0107
SB25-041 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment A |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/EA7F88A3E8DBD87687258C8B006AEE86/$File/Attachment A - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/76E9A59D5EA350DF87258C8B006B0250/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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03:18:51 PM |
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Bradfield and English, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-041. The bill requires courts to notify the Department of Human Services when denying bail and makes other changes to competency hearings, evaluations, statute of limitations, and services. Representative Bradfield provided some background on the genesis of the legislation, and discussed its need. Representative English explained the effect of the bill and further discussed its need. Discussion ensued regarding the fiscal impact of the bill, and competency evaluations under the bill. |
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03:29:03 PM |
Samantha Garrett,
representing the Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. William Richards, representing Colorado Mad Moms, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. James Karbach, representing the Colo. St. Pub.
Defender, testified in support of the bill. Jack Johnson, representing
Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
The panel clarified
some aspects of the legislation. Mr. Karbach explained the effect
of a forthcoming amendment.
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03:51:50 PM |
Ms. Katie Hecker,
representing the Colorado Office of the Childâs Representative, testified
to amend the bill. Mr. Bradly Turner, representing the Colorado District
Attorneys' Council, was available to answer committee questions. Ms. Debi
Kinder, representing CO Mad Moms, testified in support of the bill. Dr.
Michael Neil, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. |
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04:00:18 PM |
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment A. Representative English explained the effect
of amendment L.004 (Attachment B). |
04:01:56 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (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 |
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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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04:01:58 PM |
Representative Bradfield and English provided closing remarks in support of SB 25-041. |
04:05:44 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 25-041, 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 |
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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