8612D28A52B09AD0872589730073E41F Hearing Summary

Representatives Weissman and Lynch, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1019, concerning judicial discipline, and, in connection therewith, ensuring complainant rights in judicial discipline proceedings. Representative Weissman explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Weissman also explained the effect of forthcoming amendments L.001 (Attachment E) and L.002 (Attachment F).

Terry Scanlon, representing the Judicial Department, testified in support of the bill. Ms. MJ Coleman Jackson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Forsyth, representing The Judicial Integrity Project, testified in opposition to the bill.

Hon. David Prince, representing the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline, testified on HB 23-1019 from an "amend" position. Dr. Malia Reddick, representing the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill. Ariana Busby, representing Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified in support of the bill. Alison Connaughty, representing Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Weissman provided additional comments on amendment L.001. Representative Epps discussed the merits of the amendment.

Representative Weissman provided additional comments about amendment L.002.