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60E2A4B2628E94B387258AF3006AB4F1 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1345

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 2, 2024      
Location HCR 0107



HB24-1345 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

01:25:35 PM  

Representatives Weissman and Soper, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1345, concerning the Human Trafficking Council, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation contained in the 2023 sunset repor by the Department of Regulatory Agencies . Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. He also explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment C). Representative Soper provided further input on the bill, and explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment D). Representative Weissman explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment E). Discussion ensued regarding the amendments.

01:36:58 PM  
Mr. Christian Gardner-Wood, representing Boulder County District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Maria Trujillo, representing Colorado Human Trafficking Council, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Rebekah Layton, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. JILL BROGDON, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Kelly Dore, representing Sierra Cares Foundation, testified in a support of HB 24-1345.

Ms. Dore and Ms. Trujillo responded to questions regarding the reason why the bill does not include a future sunset for the Human Trafficking Council. Discussion ensued regarding oversight of the Human Trafficking Council.

02:02:59 PM  
The committee discussed amendment L.001.


02:03:48 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Soper
Seconded Weissman
Amabile
Armagost
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Woodrow
Bacon
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:04:12 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Soper
Seconded Weissman
Amabile
Armagost
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Woodrow
Bacon
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:04:37 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Soper
Seconded Weissman
Amabile
Armagost
Evans
Garcia
Herod
Mabrey
Snyder
Soper
Woodrow
Bacon
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:04:39 PM  
Representatives Soper and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1345. Representative Snyder provided his position on the bill.


02:09:54 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1345, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Soper
Seconded Weissman
Amabile Yes
Armagost Yes
Evans Yes
Garcia Yes
Herod Yes
Mabrey Yes
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Woodrow Yes
Bacon Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS