h_jud_2017a_2017-04-04t13:31:09z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/04/2017

Location: HCR 0112

01:35 PM -- SB17-220



Representative Arndt, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-220, concerning the continuation of the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council. Representative Arndt explained the effect of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the function of the Colorado Juvenile Parole Board, and the bill's fiscal impact. Mr. Chris Creighton, Legislative Council Staff, provided input on the bill's costs. Discussion followed regarding the merits of continuing the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council, and the potential for the council to report to the committee under the SMART Act.





01:50 PM



Discussion returned to the costs associated with the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council. The following persons testified regarding the bill:



01:52 PM -- Ms. Deb Witzel, representing the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council, testified in support of the bill.



01:52 PM -- Ms. Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. She discussed the stakeholder process in creating the legislation. Ms. Dollar responded to questions regarding successes of the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council during its tenure. Ms. Witzel provided input on this issue, including explaining the programming conducted by the council. Discussion again returned to the council's budget, including income sources and expenditures.





02:07 PM



Discussion continued regarding the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council's budget, and how its expenditures are applied.





02:14 PM



Discussion ensued regarding the potential for sunsetting the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council after five years, and the merits of amendment L.003 (Attachment A).



17HouseJud0404AttachA.pdf

02:24 PM



The committee discussed the merits of SB 17-220.