s_jud_2017a_2017-04-26t13:40:44z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/26/2017

Location: SCR 352

01:41 PM -- HB17-1288



Senator Gardner, chair, called the committee to order, and announced a change in the meeting agenda. Senator Cooke and Senator Court, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 17-1288, concerning the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenders who commit their fourth and subsequent DUI offenses. Senator Cooke explained the need for the bill, including a discussion of the application of recent legislation concerning making certain DUI offenses felonies. Senator Court commented on felony DUI legislation.



01:46 PM -- Mr. Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lanzer explained and provided information concerning sentencing for misdemeanor and felony DUI offenses. In response to a question, Mr. Lanzer clarified statistics included in his testimony.



01:50 PM -- Mr. Tom Raynes, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill.



01:51 PM -- Ms. Peg Ackerman, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Senator Cooke responded to a question concerning payment for county jail costs.





01:53 PM



Senator Court provided closing remarks on the bill.