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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-281

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date May 3, 2025       Location HCR 0107

SB25-281 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
12:20:25 PM  
Representatives Espenoza and Armagost, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-281. The bill adjusts penalties for persons convicted of careless driving to make each individual seriously injured or killed in a careless driving event a separate violation. Representative Espenoza explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Armagost provided further input on the merits of the legislation
12:23:46 PM  
Jill White, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Michael White, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Melissa Gelman, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Deputy Chief Reeves, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police, testified to amend the bill.
12:36:51 PM  
Ms. Teri Vogel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Brandon Nathlich, representing CDPS/Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. Peter Piccolo, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Thomas Novick, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
12:48:30 PM  
Mr. Cory Kaufman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gordon McLaughlin, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
12:53:43 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment A. No amendments were offered to SB 25-281. Representatives Espenoza and Armagost provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members weighed in on the bill.

01:03:16 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-281 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Espenoza
Seconded Armagost
Armagost Yes
Bacon Yes
Caldwell Yes
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Keltie Yes
Soper Yes
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS