Skip to main content
Colorado General AssemblyToggle Main Menu
Agency NameToggle Agency Menu

D67D3ED921CFB4E58725898F00787AB7 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB23-160

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 12, 2023      
Location HCR 0112



SB23-160 - Referred to House Appropriations


03:56:00 PM  

Representatives Mabrey and Lynch, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-160, concerning the continuation of the Community Crime Victims Grant Program, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the 2022 sunset report on the Community Crime Victims Grant Program by the Department of Regulatory Agencies. Representative Mabrey explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Lynch provided additional input on the merits of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding how victims are able to access the resources available under the bill.

04:08:37 PM  
Ms. Cory Miskell, representing Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, testified in support of the bill.

Wendy Talley, representing Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Vitello, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of SB 23-160.

Renu Gupta-Fitzgerald, representing Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Troy Grimes, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. James Marquez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Marquez responded to questions regarding consistency in the programming continued by SB 23-160. Discussion ensued regarding programming to increase public safety.

04:44:39 PM  
No amendments were offered to SB 23-160. Representatives Mabrey and Lynch provided closing remarks in support of the bill. The committee discussed the merits of the legislation.


04:56:32 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-160 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Herod
Seconded Soper
Daugherty Yes
Evans Yes
Garcia Yes
Herod Yes
Joseph Yes
Luck No
Marshall Yes
Pugliese Yes
Snyder Yes
Soper Yes
Woodrow Excused
Bacon Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






The 2024 Statewide Ballot Information Booklet is now online