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BILL SUMMARY For SB20-221
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date Jun 9, 2020
Location SCR 352
SB20-221 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:10:54 PM |
Senators Tate and Moreno, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 20-221. The bill removes knowledge of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense in a criminal case.
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01:12:45 PM |
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee about a similar bill.
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01:15:55 PM |
Amanda Gall, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill.
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01:16:23 PM |
The sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.
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01:17:46 PM |
Written testimony regarding Senate Bill 20-221 was submitted (Attachment A).
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01:19:50 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 20-221 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Moreno |
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| Seconded |
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Moreno |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Foote |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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