CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1155
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Feb 10, 2025
Location LSB A
HB25-1155 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment B |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/6EBE67AE61A4058887258C30006AE41A/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment C |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/D2CE802BF2F60C5A87258C30006AF09F/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment D |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/E55DDD366448186787258C30006AF789/$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment E |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/2A18255D5C1925C787258C30006AFF09/$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement
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02:25:07 PM |
Representative Bradfield,
prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1155, concerning the authority
at a general or congressional vacancy election of the candidate nominated
to be on the ballot by a participating political party to choose the watchers
in count facilities. The bill allows candidates to select election watchers
for general and congressional vacancy elections, and for recounts for certain
offices. Representative Espenoza provided opening comments on the bill.
Representative Bradfield provided a handout to the committee (Attachment
B). |
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02:30:22 PM |
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee. |
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02:36:02 PM |
Martha Tierney, representing
America Votes and the Colorado Democratic Party, testified to amend the
bill. Carly Koppes, representing the Colorado County Clerks Association,
testified to amend the bill. |
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02:42:14 PM |
Amanda Gonzalez, representing Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, testified in opposition to the bill. |
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02:44:53 PM |
Steve Schleiker,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Written testimony
was provided to the committee (Attachment C).
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02:47:23 PM |
Representative Espenoza
explained amendment L.004 (Attachment D). |
02:48:33 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D). |
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Espenoza |
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Clifford |
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Bottoms |
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Bradley |
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Caldwell |
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Carter |
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Espenoza |
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Feret |
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Froelich |
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Mabrey |
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Ricks |
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Clifford |
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Willford |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:48:35 PM |
Representative Espenoza
explained amendment L.005 (Attachment E). |
02:49:29 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment E). |
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Espenoza |
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Bradley |
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Bottoms |
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Bradley |
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Caldwell |
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Carter |
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Espenoza |
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Feret |
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Froelich |
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Mabrey |
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Ricks |
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Clifford |
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Willford |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:50:53 PM |
Representative Bradfield
and Representative Espenoza made concluding remarks about the bill. |
02:51:05 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1155, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Espenoza |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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Bottoms |
Yes |
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Bradley |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Feret |
Yes |
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Froelich |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Willford |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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