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E8DD989121BE753E87258C67006F8A98 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1031

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 9, 2025      
Location Old Supreme Court



HB25-1031 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:18:22 PM  
Senators Roberts
and Pelton B presented House Bill 25-1031, concerning a prohibition on
whistleblower retaliation in law enforcement. The bill sponsors explained
the bill creates a private right of action for a peace officer against
an employer who retaliates against them for whistleblowing.  They
also went over changes to the bill made in the House.
02:22:06 PM  
Dawn Johnson, representing
County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
Frank Gale, representing Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, testified
in support of the bill. Elizabeth Newman, representing Colorado Coalition
Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill. Sean McCauley,
representing Colorado FOP, testified in support of the bill.



Committee members
asked questions about private rights of action and reporting procedures.
02:39:48 PM  
Jeremy Schupbach,
representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill and
brought up damage caps.
02:43:28 PM  
The bill sponsors
presented Amendment L..022 about reporting requirements (Attachment C).


02:44:19 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.022 (Attachment D)
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:44:20 PM  
Committee members
asked questions about damage caps.
02:50:51 PM  
The bill sponsors
made closing remarks. Committee members shared their perspectives about
the bill.


02:53:23 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1031, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Ball Yes
Carson Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Gonzales J. Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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