Date: 04/29/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1303

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 15-1303 to the Committee of the WPASS



07:01 PM -- HB15-1303

Senator Lundberg, sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1303, concerning eliminating the application of certain sentencing provisions to certain persons who are convicted of second degree assault. Senator Lundberg stated that the bill concerned offenses committed against peace officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical service providers, and he explained provisions of the bill.

07:05 PM -- Mr. Beale Tejada, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Tejada discussed a specific incident of assault, and the legal process for the defendant in that case.

07:08 PM -- Mr. John Hall, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Hall discussed his son's experience with law enforcement that resulted in an assault charge.

07:12 PM -- Mr. Dakota Randell, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Randell discussed his experience with law enforcement that resulted in an assault charge against him. He discussed the effects of the charge and pleas that were discussed.

07:15 PM -- Ms. Carrie Thompson, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Thompson stated that the bill does not change the punishment for serious bodily injury. She provided examples of cases that involved assaults covered by the bill.

07:19 PM -- Mr. Tony Lombard, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lombard discussed amendments made by the House Judiciary Committee, and explained the bill as amended.


07:21 PM

Senator Lundberg provided closing remarks on the bill and asked for the committee's support. Senator Guzman and Senator Merrifield stated support for the bill.
BILL:HB15-1303
TIME: 07:22:02 PM
MOVED:Lundberg
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1303 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Cooke
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Roberts
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



07:22 PM

The committee recessed.