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H_JUD_2022A 02/22/2022 01:42:00 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 02/22/2022
Attendance
Bacon *
Benavidez X
Bockenfeld X
Carver X
Daugherty X
Luck X
Lynch X
Roberts X
Woodrow *
Tipper *
Weissman X
Time 01:42:00 PM to 03:09:46 PM
Place Old State Library
This Meeting was called to order by Weissman
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB22-1208 Referred to House Appropriations
HB22-1217 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB22-1208 - Referred to House Appropriations
01:42:11 PM  
The committee was
called to order.  A quorum was present.  Representatives Weissman
and McKean, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1208, concerning changes
to jail data collection requirements.  Representative McKean explained
the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Weissman
provided additional input on the legislation. Representative Weissman responded
to questions regarding how the bill impacts criminal records expungement.
 Discussion ensued regarding collection of data on those in county
jails under current law, and whether any of the information collected under
the bill would be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act.  Discussion
followed regarding the number of jails that report under the reporting
requirements, and penalties for not complying with reporting requirements.
 Representative Weissman responded to questions regarding which counties
are meeting reporting requirements under current law, and the potential
to capture additional information concerning the inmates in county jails,
such as mental health issues.  Discussion turned to the reporting
requirements surrounding the ages of inmates.
02:07:20 PM  
Jack Reed, representing the Department of Public Safety, testified on HB 22-1208 from a neutral position. Mr. Reed responded to questions regarding the capture of data regarding mental health status in county jail inmate reporting, and the number of jails that are not meeting current reporting requirements.
02:13:20 PM  
No amendments were offered to HB 22-1208. Representatives McKean and Weissman provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1208.


02:18:39 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1208 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Weissman
Seconded Woodrow
Bacon Yes
Benavidez Yes
Bockenfeld Yes
Carver Yes
Daugherty Excused
Luck Yes
Lynch Yes
Roberts Yes
Woodrow Yes
Tipper Excused
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1217 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
02:18:54 PM  
Representatives Benavidez
and Bockenfeld, prime sponsors, presented HB 22-1217, concerning measures
to prevent catalytic converter theft.   Representative Benavidez explained
the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Bockenfeld
provided additional input on the merits of the legislation.  Representative
Bockenfeld provided additional input on the benefits of the legislation.
 Representative Benavidez responded to questions regarding the interplay
of HB 22-1217 and other pending legislation concerning catalytic converter
theft.  Representatives Benavidez and Bockenfeld responded to questions
regarding engraving identification into a catalytic converter.  Written
testimony may be found in Attachment A.
02:43:38 PM  
David Cardella, representing the Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association, testified in support of HB 22-1217.

Jefferey Riester, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Cardella responded to questions regarding the timeline for acquiring a replacement catalytic converter.

Jay Hicks, representing Colorado Auto Recyclers and ISRI, testified on the bill from an "amend" position.

Discussion ensued regarding grant-making under the bill.


03:00:58 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B)
Moved Bockenfeld
Seconded Benavidez
Bacon
Benavidez
Bockenfeld
Carver
Daugherty
Luck
Lynch
Roberts
Woodrow
Tipper
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:00:59 PM  
Representatives Benavidez and Bockenfeld provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1217. Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the legislation.


03:09:03 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1217, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bockenfeld
Seconded Benavidez
Bacon Yes
Benavidez Yes
Bockenfeld Yes
Carver No
Daugherty Yes
Luck No
Lynch No
Roberts Yes
Woodrow Yes
Tipper Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:09:46 PM   The committee adjourned.






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