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38830BD57993AA2D872587F8005DBE00 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1257

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 1, 2022      
Location Old State Library



HB22-1257 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

10:03:58 AM  
Representative Weissman
co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1257, concerning the adoption
of 2022 recommendations of the Colorado criminal juvenile justice commission
regarding sentencing provisions for offenses. Representative Weissman explained
the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Weissman
responded to questions regarding the impact of the bill on the crime of
theft.  Discussion ensued on this point.  Representative Soper,
co-prime sponsor provided input on the merits of the bill.  Aaron
Carpenter, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions regarding
public benefit theft.  Discussion followed regarding the crime of
intentionally practicing a regulated profession.  Discussion turned
to a section of the bill concerning factors to be considered when filing
a complaint about probation violations.  Written testimony may be
found in Attachment A.
10:42:31 AM  
Indra Lucero, representing Elephant Circle, testified on HB 22-1257 from an "amend" position.

John Kellner, representing the Eighteenth Judicial District, testified on the bill from an "amend" position. Mr. Kellner responded to questions regarding whether a proposal he made would fit within the subject matter of the bill. Mx. Lucero responded to questions regarding direct-entry midwives. Discussion ensued on this point.

10:55:01 AM  
Beth McCann, representing herself, testified in support of HB 22-1257.

Michael Dougherty, representing the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, testified in support of the bill.

Maureen Cain, representing the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dougherty discussed provisions in the bill concerning theft of public benefits and illegal possession of firearm.

Janet Drake, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dougherty responded to questions regarding penalties for illegal possession of firearms, and the stakeholder process in crafting the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the provisions in the bill pertaining to firearms possession, and the potential to address certain crimes on the rise statistically. Ms. Cain responded to questions regarding what constitutes aggravated motor vehicle theft. Mr. Dougherty addressed questions raised during earlier discussion.

11:45:00 AM  
Jeff Martinez, representing himself, testified on the bill from an "amend" perspective. Chief Martinez responded to questions regarding offense levels for dealing illicit substances. Ms. Cain provided input on this issue.
11:54:07 AM  
Glenn Tapia, representing the Division of Probation, responded to questions regarding provisions in the bill pertaining to probation violations, and addressed issues raised during earlier discussion.
12:08:22 PM  
Taylor Rhodes, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to HB 22-1257. Ms. Cain returned to clarify earlier statements about a special offender in possession of a handgun.
12:15:08 PM  
The committee recessed.
12:27:23 PM  
The committee returned to order. Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment B).


12:31:02 PM
Motion This is a conceptual amendment to L.002
Moved Luck
Seconded Woodrow
Bacon
Benavidez
Bockenfeld
Carver
Daugherty
Luck
Lynch
Roberts
Woodrow
Tipper
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:32:28 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002, as amended (Attachment B)
Moved Weissman
Seconded Woodrow
Bacon
Benavidez
Bockenfeld
Carver
Daugherty
Luck
Lynch
Roberts
Woodrow
Tipper
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:33:39 PM  
Representative Benavidez explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment C). Discussion ensued on the merits of the amendment.


12:39:57 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C)
Moved Benavidez
Seconded Bacon
Bacon Yes
Benavidez Yes
Bockenfeld Yes
Carver Yes
Daugherty No
Luck Yes
Lynch Yes
Roberts No
Woodrow No
Tipper No
Weissman No
YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
12:39:59 PM  
Representatives Soper and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1257. The committee discussed the merits of the legislation.


12:48:47 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1257, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Weissman
Seconded Tipper
Bacon Yes
Benavidez No
Bockenfeld No
Carver No
Daugherty Yes
Luck No
Lynch No
Roberts Yes
Woodrow Yes
Tipper Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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