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S_JUD_2025A 04/14/2025 01:38:29 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 04/14/2025
Attendance
Ball X
Carson X
Daugherty X
Frizell *
Roberts X
Weissman X
Gonzales J. X
Time 01:38:29 PM to 06:33:56 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales J.
This Report was prepared by Juliann Jenson
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1301 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB25-1290 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB25-130 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB25-1239 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB25-1282 Lay Over

HB25-1301 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:39:25 PM  
Senators Roberts
and Gonzales, presented House Bill 25-1301, concerning the addition of
voice court reporters to the list of professionals who may administer an
oath or affirmation.
01:42:16 PM  
Linda Breech, representing
CO Court Reporters Association, testified in support of the bill.



Committee members
asked questions about associated terminology.
01:45:22 PM  
No amendments were
offered. The bill sponsors made closing comments.


01:46:34 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1301 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Gonzales J.
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



HB25-1290 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:48:19 PM  

Senator Mullica, bill sponsor, returned to the committee to present House Bill 25-1290, concerning transit worker safety. The bill was first heard in committee on April 7, 2025, and the  testimony phase was left open. Amendment L.008 (Attachment A) was distributed for consideration.



Emily Laucks, representing City County of Denver, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Adam Paul, representing City and County of Denver, testified in a neutral position on the bill.



Committee members asked questions about RTD interplay with police departments and courts. Further discussion ensued about the Office of the Independent Monitor overseeing the Denver Police Department (DPD) and impact on services. Additional discussion took place about electronic records, policies, and procedures, including Union Station agreement between RTD and DPD. The witnesses discussed assault statistics occurring on public transit.
02:04:26 PM  
Michael Davies, representing
RTD, provided related statistics and answered questions from the committee.
Chief Steven Martingano, representing Denver Police Department, responded
to questions from the committee about responses to RTD assaults.



Discussion ensued
about co-enforcement, 911 calls, and dispatch. Additional questions were
raised about Amtrak and response by local police. Discussion turned to
RTD operators and safety.
02:27:24 PM  
Senator Roberts explained
Amendment L.008, regarding a new crime of harassment of a transit worker
and aligning other provisions.
02:30:03 PM  
The bill sponsor
agreed to the proposed amendment.


02:30:33 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment A)
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:30:35 PM  
The bill sponsor
and committee members made closing comments.


02:37:11 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1290, 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



SB25-130 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
02:39:49 PM  
Senators Gonzales
and Weissman, bill sponsors, revisited Senate Bill 25-130, concerning providing
emergency medical services, for action only.  The bill was first heard
in committee on February 12, 2025.



The bill sponsors
distributed Amendment L.006 and explained its effect (Attachment B).


02:40:34 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B)
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:40:36 PM  
Senator Weissman
distributed and explained Amendment L.007 (Attachment C).


02:41:31 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment C)
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:41:47 PM  
Senator Weissman
distributed and explained Amendment  L.008 about enforcement mechanisms
(Attachment D).


02:43:46 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment D)
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:43:47 PM  
Committee members
and the bill sponsors made closing remarks.


02:45:55 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-130, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball Yes
Carson No
Daugherty Yes
Frizell No
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Gonzales J. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1239 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
02:46:05 PM  
Senators Weissman
and Daugherty, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1239, concerning
the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. Committee members asked questions
about related case law.
02:53:18 PM  
Jack Johnson, representing
Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Anaya  Robinson,
representing ACLU of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Bethany
Pray, representing Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support
of the bill.
03:00:56 PM  
Ms. Courtenay Bravman,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeff Ruebel,
representing Colorado Civil Justice League, testified in opposition to
the bill. Mr. Moshe Kirsh, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Andrew Hamrick, representing Colorado Apartment Association,
testified to amend the bill.
03:13:17 PM  
Ms. Molly  Kirkham,
representing the Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr.
Andrew Montoya, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified
in support of the bill. Hillary Ping, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Ian Kalmanowitz, representing Colorado PELA, testified
in support of the bill. Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified
in a neutral position on the bill.
03:28:14 PM  
Natasha Berwick,
representing ACLU of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



Written testimony
about the bill is in Attachment E.
03:29:57 PM  
The bill sponsors
distributed and explained Amendment L.015 for technical changes.


03:31:32 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.015 (Attachment F)
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Ball
Carson
Daugherty
Frizell
Roberts
Weissman
Gonzales J.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:31:34 PM  
The bill sponsors
made closing comments.


03:34:13 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1239, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Daugherty
Seconded
Ball Yes
Carson No
Daugherty Yes
Frizell No
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Gonzales J. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1282 - Lay Over
03:34:21 PM  
Senator Daugherty,
bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1282, concerning prohibitions on
certain payment card network practices involving electronic payment transactions.
 The bill sponsor explained the bill restricts how payment card networks
set interchange fees and use data.



Committee members
asked about related laws in other states.
03:48:45 PM  
Grier Bailey, representing
Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in support
of the bill. Michael Smith, representing National Federation of Independent
Businesses, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Hunter Nelson, representing
Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill. Lauren Roberts,
representing City O City, testified in support of the bill. Doug Kantor,
representing National Association of Convenience Stores, testified in support
of the bill. Kevin Weber, representing themself, testified in support of
the bill.



Committee discussion
followed about bargaining powers and the transaction process.
04:22:34 PM  
Further discussion
ensued about fee increases and rates, legislation in other states, and
bank regulations.
04:35:37 PM  
Jim Sawtelle, representing
Venable and Electronic Transactions Association, testified in opposition
to the bill. Chase Ilsley, representing AFA Council 71 Denver, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ben Metzger, representing Canvas Credit
Union, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ritchie Johnsen, representing
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (“IAM”),
testified in opposition to the bill.



Committee members
asked the panel questions about the bill's application to debit and credit
cards. Discussion followed about the current system and impacts on smaller
businesses. The committee inquired about federal policies and commerce
clauses.
05:05:38 PM  
Scott Sager, representing
Colorado Credit Union, testified in opposition to the bill. Lavonne Heaviland,
representing FirstBank, testified in opposition to the bill. Megan Harmon
, representing Independent Community Bankers of Colorado/The Eastern Colorado
Bank, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Trey Rogers, representing
United Airlines, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Chris Romer,
representing Vail Valley Partnership, testified in opposition to the bill.



Committee members
asked questions about interchange fees in other countries and rewards points.
Further discussion ensued about card processing fees, and fees for Apple
Pay and Google Pay. Discussion turned to potential litigation and associated
fees.
05:55:26 PM  
Christopher Howes,
representing Colorado Retail Council, testified in support of the bill.
He distribute a handout (Attachment G). Joshua Mantell, representing The
Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. Sonia Riggs, representing
Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill. Dan
Swanson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Sonia
Riggs read a statement from Scott Engleman, representing Truffle Pig, testified
in support of the bill.



Committee members
asked questions about the interchange fees and rate schedules.  Discussion
ensued about private rights of action and impacts of potential litigation.



Written testimony
about the bill is in Attachment H.



The bill sponsors
asked for the bill to be laid over to work on amendments.

 


06:33:56 PM   The committee adjourned.






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