H_JUD_2022A 04/05/2022 01:38:28 PM Committee Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Gray, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1119, concerning civil liability for presenting false claims for payment to the state. The committee heard testimony on the bill at its March 15 meeting. Representative Gray explained the effect of amendments L.002 (Attachment A) and L.003 (Attachment B). Jefferey Riester and Jan Zavislan, representing the Department of Law, responded to questions about the amendments.

Representative Gray provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1119.

Representatives Robert and McKean, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1321, concerning a study of devices that are based on FDA-cleared technology capable of self-assessing impairment of motorists to detect the presence of drugs other than alcohol during roadside sobriety investigations. Representative Roberts explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative McKean provided further input on the merits of the legislation. Representative McKean responded to questions regarding how devices referenced in the bill will help determine marijuana intoxication. Representatives Roberts and McKean responded to questions regarding the reasons for commissioning a study under the bill.

Glen Davis, representing the Department of Transportation, testified in support of HB 22-1321.

Bia Campbell, representing VS Strategies, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Campbell responded to questions regarding how many drug-detecting devices will be subject to study under the bill, how such devices work, and the baseline for cognitive functioning used by these technologies. Discussion ensued regarding privacy concerns with the study commissioned by the bill, and the cost for the study. Discussion followed regarding whether the company charged with conducting the study has already been determined.

Kristin Weber, representing Cognivue, testified in support of HB 22-1321.

Frank Conrad, representing Colorado Green Labs, testified in support of the bill.

Truman Bradley, representing the Marijuana Industry Group, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Conrad responded to questions regarding demographic diversity among the subjects of the study commissioned by the bill. He also addressed privacy-related questions raised during earlier testimony.

Representative Roberts explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment C). Representative McKean responded to questions regarding the devices to be included in the scope of the study commissioned by HB 22-1321.

Representatives McKean and Roberts provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1321. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

Representatives Roberts and McKean, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-055, concerning increased alcohol monitoring for impaired driving offenders. Representative Roberts explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative McKean further discussed the bill's necessity and merits. Representative Roberts responded to questions regarding whether someone under continuous alcohol monitoring will be required to use an interlock device under the bill, and probation requirements under the bill.

Clara Shelton, representing herself, testified in support of HB 22-055. Ms. Shelton responded to questions regarding the arrest record of the driver who was responsible for her brother's death.

Howard Small, representing himself, testified in support of SB 22-055. Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the bill. Mike Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. James Karbach, representing the Office of the State Public Defender, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the number of repeat driving under the influence (DUI) cases that take place during the one-month period a license is revoked for DUI.

No amendments were offered to SB 22-055. Representatives McKean and Roberts provided closing remarks in support of the bill. The committee discussed the bill.

Representative Weissman, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-057, concerning measures to support victims of violent crimes who suffer brain injuries as a result. Committee members received a fact sheet supporting the bill (Attachment D). Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.

Anne DePrince, representing herself, testified in support of SB 22-057.

Ray Harlan, representing Colorado Victims for Justice, testified in support of the bill.

Melissa Bickford, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Leanna Stoufer, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ellen Koski, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of SB 22-057.

No amendments were offered to SB 22-057. Representative Weissman provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Representative Bacon discussed the potential impact of the bill.