House Committee on Judiciary (04/14/2015)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Date:	04/14/2015	ATTENDANCE

Time:	01:33 PM to 09:36 PM	Buckner	X
		Carver	X
Place:	HCR 0112	Court	X
		Dore	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Foote	X
	Representative Kagan	Lawrence	X
		Lundeen	X
This Report was prepared by		Pettersen	X
	Bo Pogue	Salazar	X
		Van Winkle	X
		Willett	X
		Lee	X
		Kagan	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
SB15-004 HB15-1290 HB15-1061 HB15-1282 HB15-1312 HB15-1061 HB15-1115		Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Postponed Indefinitely Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:33 PM -- SB15-004

The committee again took up Senate Bill 15-004, concerning trained volunteer court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) for youth brought before a court in a truancy proceeding. Mr. Bob Grant, representing Colorado CASA, addressed a question about allowing parental consent to govern the assignment of CASAs to juvenile truancy cases.

01:36 PM -- Ms. Leah Varnell, representing the First Judicial District, testified in support of SB 15-004. Ms. Varnell explained that many truancy cases are similar to dependency and neglect cases, and discussed the truancy caseload in Jefferson County. Ms. Varnell responded to questions regarding the potential for requiring parental consent for CASAs before one is assigned to truancy cases.

01:40 PM -- Justice Brian Boatwright, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Justice Boatwright discussed what he learned as a judge before truancy cases, and the underlying causes of truancy. Justice Boatwright discussed how the court has changed its approach to truancy, and explained how the bill would assist in truancy proceedings. Justice Boatwright responded to questions regarding the ability of parents to opt their children out of CASA assignment in truancy cases, and the position of most parents on having CASAs assigned to their children. Discussion ensued on the parental consent issue.

01:53 PM

Discussion continued regarding parental input on the assignment of CASAs in juvenile truancy cases. Representative Foote made an analogy between truancy cases and dependency and neglect cases where guardians ad litem are appointed.

01:57 PM

Representatives Primavera and Kagan explained their support for prepared amendment L.002 (Attachment A). Various committee members expressed their positions on the amendment. Discussion ensued regarding the drafting of the amendment.

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachA.pdf


BILL:	SB15-004
TIME:	01:57:26 PM
MOVED:	Kagan
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The motion passed on a vote of 7-6.
SECONDED:	Court
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	No
	Court	Yes
	Dore	No
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	No
	Lundeen	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	No
	Willett	No
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:07 PM


BILL:	SB15-004
TIME:	02:07:59 PM
MOVED:	Court
MOTION:	Refer Senate Bill 15-004, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 9-4.
SECONDED:	Salazar
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	No
	Court	Yes
	Dore	No
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	No
	Lundeen	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

Final YES: 9 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:11 PM -- HB15-1290

Representatives Salazar and Esgar, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1290, concerning prohibiting a peace officer from interfering with a person lawfully recording a peace officer-involved incident. The committee heard testimony on the bill at its March 31 meeting. Representative Salazar explained the effect of prepared amendment L.008 (Attachment B), as amended by prepared amendment L.009 (Attachment C). Representative Salazar responded to questions regarding a provision in amendment L.008 under which a police officer would issue a preservation order to require a person to preserve recorded material on the person's recording device. Representative Salazar responded to further questions regarding the right of civil action under amendment L.008 based on a police officer's interruption of a person's lawful intent to record. Discussion turned to amendment L.009. Discussion ensued regarding the stakeholders involved in crafting amendment L.008, and the positions of various stakeholders on the amendment.

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachB.pdf

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachC.pdf

02:39 PM

The committee recessed.

02:44 PM

The committee returned to order.


BILL:	HB15-1290
TIME:	02:14:41 PM
MOVED:	Salazar
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment B). The motion passed on a vote of 7-6.
SECONDED:	Buckner
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	No
	Court	Yes
	Dore	No
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	No
	Lundeen	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	No
	Willett	No
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB15-1290
TIME:	02:15:08 PM
MOVED:	Salazar
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Buckner
		VOTE
	Buckner
	Carver
	Court
	Dore
	Foote
	Lawrence
	Lundeen
	Pettersen
	Salazar
	Van Winkle
	Willett
	Lee
	Kagan

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB15-1290
TIME:	02:45:57 PM
MOVED:	Salazar
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1290, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 7-6.
SECONDED:	Lee
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	No
	Court	Yes
	Dore	No
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	No
	Lundeen	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	No
	Willett	No
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

Final YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:59 PM -- HB15-1061

Representative Van Winkle, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1061, concerning the prohibition of sealing municipal domestic violence convictions. The committee heard testimony on the bill at its February 3 meeting. Representative Van Winkle reacquainted the committee with the effect of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill in its unamended form.

03:23 PM

The committee continued to discuss the merits of HB 15-1061. Discussion ensued regarding those parties that are allowed to inspect sealed domestic violence records in Colorado and other states. Representative Kagan explained the effect of amendment L.012 (Attachment D). Discussion ensued regarding the potential for amending the amendment to set a date for the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to report to the General Assembly on its fulfillment of amendment L.012. Discussion followed regarding the merits of the amendment.

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachD.pdf


BILL:	HB15-1061
TIME:	03:25:55 PM
MOVED:	Kagan
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment D). The motion was withdrawn.
SECONDED:	Pettersen
		VOTE
	Buckner
	Carver
	Court
	Dore
	Foote
	Lawrence
	Lundeen
	Pettersen
	Salazar
	Van Winkle
	Willett
	Lee
	Kagan

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:

03:34 PM

The committee recessed.

03:57 PM

The committee returned to order.


BILL:	HB15-1061
TIME:	03:57:49 PM
MOVED:	Kagan
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment D). The motion was withdrawn.
SECONDED:	Salazar
		VOTE
	Buckner
	Carver
	Court
	Dore
	Foote
	Lawrence
	Lundeen
	Pettersen
	Salazar
	Van Winkle
	Willett
	Lee
	Kagan

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:

03:58 PM -- HB15-1282

Representative Saine, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1282, concerning the creation of crimes involving deception about material information in connection with the preparation of birth certificates. Committee members received a fact sheet in support of the bill (Attachment E). Representative Saine explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Saine responded to questions regarding the information that may not be omitted from a birth certificate under the bill, and the penalties associated with providing misleading information on a birth certificate under current law. Discussion ensued regarding some potential forthcoming amendments to the bill.

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachE.pdf

04:11 PM

The following persons testified regarding HB 15-1282:

04:11 PM -- Ms. Melissa Maile, representing Catholic Charities, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Maile explained that the bill may not be necessary, and may subject certain persons working in the child placement field to criminal charges. Ms. Maile explained that certain stakeholders did not read the bill before its introduction, and asked that stakeholders be allowed to work on the issue. Ms. Adrienne Elliott, representing Adoption Options, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Elliott discussed the human trafficking element of the bill, and certain potential unintended consequences of the bill. Ms. Elliott expressed disappointment that adoption agencies were not asked to participate in the drafting of the bill. Ms. Elliott responded to questions regarding the inability of mothers to avoid placing certain information on birth certificates under the bill, and the impact of the bill on the ability to amend birth certificates.

04:24 PM

Discussion ensued regarding the potential for amending the bill to make it more palatable for the two witnesses, and the ability of a mother to amend a birth certificate under the bill. In response to committee questions, Ms. Maile and Ms. Elliott discussed the adoption approval process, including reasons for denying an adopting family, human trafficking and adoption, and how and why people choose to include certain information on birth certificates.

04:34 PM

The committee and Ms. Maile and Ms. Elliott continued discussing decisions relating to placing certain information on birth certificates.

04:35 PM -- Ms. Lydia Waligorski, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Waligorski discussed an increase in domestic violence during pregnancy, and stated that it may lead to harm if mothers are required to place certain information on birth certificates. In response to committee questions, Ms. Waligorski clarified her testimony regarding the types of information that mothers are pressured into providing at a hospital, which may cause issues for victims of potential violence.

04:40 PM -- Mr. John Mann, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Mann related the disposition of his birth certificate when he was given up for adoption, and the resulting impact on his life.

04:45 PM -- Ms. Denise Maes, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Maes explained some unintended consequences that may result from the bill's passage. Ms. Maes responded to questions regarding her position on a potential amendment to the bill. Ms. Maes responded to further questions regarding a hypothetical forgery situation that may obviate the need for the bill. Representative Saine provided input on this issue.

04:53 PM -- Mr. Rich Uhrlaub, representing Adoptees in Search, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Uhrlaub explained that some mothers are coached to omit the names of birth fathers on birth certificates for adoption purposes, and noted some organizations supporting the bill. Mr. Uhrlaub said that severing knowledge of one's parents is an issue, and explained the importance of providing accurate information on birth records. Mr. Uhrlaub responded to questions regarding circumstances under which mothers are coached to not offer the names of birth fathers, and explained how naming a father on a birth certificate makes adoption easier. Discussion ensued regarding the element of domestic violence in falsifying birth certificate information, and the potential impact of the bill on mothers who are in the country illegally.

05:06 PM

Discussion continued regarding the potential ramifications of the bill with regard to children born to those in the country illegally.

05:07 PM -- Ms. Meg Paccione, representing the Parenting and Fatherhood Center, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Paccione discussed the impact of not listing a father's name on a birth certificate, and cited some examples of this impact. Ms. Paccione responded to questions regarding the definition of "material information" in the bill. Representative Saine provided input on this issue.

05:13 PM -- Mr. Ray Washington, representing himself, and Jefferson and El Paso County Child Support Services, and Mr. Littlejohn, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Washington explained that Mr. Littlejohn's daughter's birth certificate was not complete, and discussed the impact of the omissions. Mr. Washington explained how HB 15-1282, had it been passed earlier, might have ameliorated the situation. Mr. Washington explained why Mr. Littlejohn's name was omitted from his daughter's birth certificate, and explained the difference between a biological father and a psychological father. Mr. Washington responded to questions regarding how HB 15-1282 might help rectify situations similar to those experienced by Mr. Littlejohn.

05:21 PM -- Mr. James Cleeh, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Cleeh explained how the information on his birth certificate was incorrect, and discussed the impact this had on his life.

05:24 PM -- Ms. Samantha Jadin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Committee members received a flyer supporting the bill (Attachment F). Ms. Jadin explained that she was subject to an illegal adoption, since her father never relinquished his parental rights, and discussed the impact of this situation. Ms. Jadin noted a class action lawsuit involving the omission of the names of fathers on birth certificates. Ms. Jadin explained that the names of fictitious fathers may legally be placed on birth certificates in Colorado. Ms. Jadin responded to questions regarding her assertion that the purpose of the bill is to reunite fathers and children. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of the bill on requiring the inclusion of a father's information on a birth certificate. Discussion followed regarding some potential amendments to the bill.

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachF.pdf

05:34 PM -- Ms. Paula Bard, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Bard discussed the information that was included on her son's birth certificate, and the impact of this situation on her son. Ms. Bard read a statement from her son. Ms. Bard responded to questions regarding her son's efforts to find his biological parents, and the balancing of anonymity for parents who give children up for adoption with a child's desire to know of his or her parents. Discussion ensued regarding the effect of the bill.

05:46 PM -- Ms. Kathy Aderhold, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Aderhold discussed the surrendering of her daughter for adoption, and the information she provided for the birth certificate. Ms. Aderhold discussed subsequent events, including her career and relationship with the daughter she put up for adoption, and recommendations that adoption agencies have historically given to mothers in the area of providing birth certificate information.

05:51 PM -- Ms. Kathy Thayer, representing Catholic Charities, testified in opposition of the bill. Ms. Thayer clarified practices observed by adoption agencies today as compared to past practices, and addressed other issues raised during earlier testimony. Mr. Benjamin Waters, representing Fostering Colorado, testified in opposition of the bill. Mr. Waters discussed previous legislative efforts in the area of birth certificates, and explained that the bill will not address the issues raised during previous testimony. Discussion ensued regarding the nexus of human trafficking issues with birth certificate falsification, and current practices observed by adoption agencies in gathering birth certificate information from mothers.

06:00 PM

The committee recessed.

06:03 PM

The committee returned to order. Representative Kagan explained the effect of prepared amendment L.004 (Attachment G). Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the amendment. Discussion followed regarding the potential for further amending the bill to address certain concerns. Ms. Debbie Haskins, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, provided input on how to address these concerns. Representative Saine responded to questions regarding the intent and effect of the bill and amendment L.004.

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachG.pdf


BILL:	HB15-1282
TIME:	06:05:28 PM
MOVED:	Kagan
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment G). The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.
SECONDED:	Court
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	Yes
	Court	Yes
	Dore	Yes
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lundeen	Yes
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB15-1282
TIME:	06:20:08 PM
MOVED:	Court
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1282, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-2.
SECONDED:	Lawrence
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	Yes
	Court	Yes
	Dore	Yes
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lundeen	Yes
	Pettersen	No
	Salazar	No
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

Final YES: 11 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

06:24 PM

The committee recessed.

06:34 PM -- HB15-1312

The committee returned to order. Representatives Pabon and Lawrence, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 15-1312, concerning collection of a DNA sample from offenders convicted of certain misdemeanors. Representative Pabon explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Lawrence provided input on the need for the legislation. Representative Pabon responded to questions regarding the records to be held by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under current law and under the bill. Representative Pabon responded to further questions regarding how often the types of misdemeanors affected by the bill are taken to a jury trial, and the rate at which criminal cases result in a plea bargain. Discussion ensued regarding the process by which DNA is collected in arrest situations.

06:48 PM

Discussion ensued regarding the types of misdemeanors that would trigger the collection of DNA under the bill. Representative Carver questioned the effect of the bill on the use of DNA by an individual to protest his or her innocence.

06:59 PM

The following persons testified regarding HB 15-1312:

06:59 PM -- Ms. Rebecca Bornhoft, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Bornhoft discussed the circumstances of her being assaulted, and the subsequent imprisonment of her attacker. Ms. Bornhoft discussed additional assaults that her attacker perpetrated, and the use of DNA evidence to capture the attacker.

07:03 PM -- Ms. Janet Girten, representing CBI, made herself available to answer questions. Ms. Girten responded to questions regarding the DNA database maintained by CBI, and how information in the database is shared among law enforcement in Colorado and other states. Ms. Girten responded to further questions regarding how the DNA is collected and held in the database, and the scope of availability of the DNA.

07:14 PM

Ms. Girten responded to questions regarding the circumstances under which a defendant's DNA may be expunged, and the exposure of the DNA under the CBI's auspices to computer theft. Ms. Girten responded to further questions regarding the potential for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain DNA information under CBI custody, and the association of demographic information with the actual DNA. Ms. Girten responded to questions regarding the cross-referencing of other databases with the CBI DNA database to reveal identifying information, and the matching of numeric codes with DNA stored by CBI.

07:28 PM

Ms. Girten responded to questions regarding other states that collect DNA evidence associated with misdemeanors, and evolving technology that may allow exploitation of DNA evidence and an associated numeric code.

07:33 PM -- Ms. Denise Maes, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Maes discussed the invasive nature of DNA collection, and the nature of the DNA evidence held by CBI. She discussed the privacy implication of widespread DNA collection. Ms. Maes explained how an individual was exonerated based upon the use of DNA. Ms. Maes disputed the rationale of the bill, and the connection between DNA collection and increases in criminal convictions. She also noted that the use of DNA is not infallible, and discussed the lack of connection between DNA collection and criminal conviction in Colorado. Ms. Maes discussed the DNA expungement process Ms. Maes responded to questions regarding the potential for mistakes to occur in the DNA collection and storage process.

07:44 PM

Ms. Maes responded to questions regarding circumstances under which she would not object to DNA collection, and the nexus between DNA collection and crime solving. Ms. Maes registered her objections to widespread DNA collection generally. Discussion ensued regarding the implications of maintaining a DNA database.

07:59 PM -- Ms. Maureen Cain, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in opposition to HB 15-1312. Ms. Cain discussed the collection of DNA from felons, and the sources of funding for maintaining the DNA database. Ms. Cain compared the number of DNA samples collected in Colorado to the conviction rate based on these collections, and discussed the tracking of DNA information among law enforcement agencies. Ms. Cain discussed the relationship between the crimes targeted for DNA collection and the success in apprehending criminals based on the information collected. Ms. Cain spoke in support of improving the data associated with DNA and accountability for the money spent on DNA collection. Ms. Cain noted some funding that might be used to study the efficacy of DNA collection.

08:09 PM -- Mr. Mitch Morrissey, representing the Second Judicial District, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Morrissey discussed the impact of DNA collection on people, and the process by which a person might be exonerated using DNA. Mr. Morrissey responded to questions regarding how a number of individuals were exonerated in a rape case using DNA evidence. Mr. Morrissey discussed the use of DNA to assist in convicting criminals, and the constitutionality of collecting DNA. Mr. Morrissey noted that DNA databases have never been knowingly breached, and discussed the efficacy of using DNA to solve crimes. Mr. Morrissey discussed the case of Ms. Bornhoft, and the collection of DNA for misdemeanors in other states. Mr. Morrissey discussed the number of matches to crimes made in Denver using DNA.

08:20 PM

Mr. Morrissey responded to questions regarding how the misdemeanors for which DNA would be collected under the bill were selected.

08:23 PM -- Mr. Mark Hurlbert, representing the Eighteenth Judicial District and the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of HB 15-1312. Mr. Hurlbert echoed the comments of Mr. Morrissey, stating that the bill is about people. Mr. Hurlbert discussed the use of DNA evidence to connect individuals with crimes. Mr. Hurlbert responded to questions about attempts to determine the perpetrators of a particular crime in his judicial district.

08:27 PM -- Mr. Chris Johnson, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Johnson discussed the use of DNA to exclude an individual as a suspect in a homicide, and the benefits of using DNA evidence to the families of victims.

08:29 PM -- Mr. Steve Siegel, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, and the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Seigel read a statement from a victim whose attacker was identified using DNA evidence.

08:34 PM

No amendments were offered to HB 15-1312. Representatives Lawrence and Pabon provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.


BILL:	HB15-1312
TIME:	08:35:18 PM
MOVED:	Lawrence
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1312 to the Committee on Finance. The motion failed on a vote of 6-7.
SECONDED:	Willett
		VOTE
	Buckner	No
	Carver	No
	Court	Yes
	Dore	No
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lundeen	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	No
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	No
	Kagan	No

YES: 6 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	HB15-1312
TIME:	08:50:37 PM
MOVED:	Lee
MOTION:	Postpone House Bill 15-1312 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 8-5.
SECONDED:	Buckner
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	Yes
	Court	No
	Dore	Yes
	Foote	No
	Lawrence	No
	Lundeen	Yes
	Pettersen	No
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	No
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

Final YES: 8 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

08:52 PM -- HB15-1061

Representative Kagan explained the effect of amendment L.012. The committee discussed the merits of the amendment.


BILL:	HB15-1061
TIME:	08:52:36 PM
MOVED:	Kagan
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment D). The motion passed on a vote of 7-6.
SECONDED:	Pettersen
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	No
	Court	Yes
	Dore	No
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	No
	Lundeen	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	No
	Willett	No
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

08:56 PM


BILL:	HB15-1061
TIME:	08:57:36 PM
MOVED:	Van Winkle
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1061, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.
SECONDED:	Lundeen
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	Yes
	Court	Yes
	Dore	Yes
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lundeen	Yes
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	Yes

Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:03 PM -- HB15-1115

Representative Lawrence, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1115, concerning privacy in regard to emerging technologies. The committee heard testimony on the bill at its March 3 meeting. Representative Lawrence reacquainted the committee with the effect of the bill. Representative Lawrence explained the effect of prepared amendment L.007 (Attachment H). The committee discussed the merits of the amendment. Representative Lundeen proposed a conceptual amendment to address certain concerns.

15HouseJud0414(PM)AttachH.pdf


BILL:	HB15-1115
TIME:	09:07:11 PM
MOVED:	Lawrence
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment H). The motion passed on a vote of 12-1.
SECONDED:	Dore
		VOTE
	Buckner	Yes
	Carver	Yes
	Court	Yes
	Dore	Yes
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lundeen	Yes
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	No

YES: 12 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB15-1115
TIME:	09:24:38 PM
MOVED:	Lundeen
MOTION:	Amend amendment L.007, line 8, after "impression", insert "or digital image"; line 12, after "impression", insert "or digital image". The motion passed on a vote of 9-4.
SECONDED:	Salazar
		VOTE
	Buckner	No
	Carver	Yes
	Court	No
	Dore	Yes
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lundeen	Yes
	Pettersen	No
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	No

YES: 9 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:33 PM


BILL:	HB15-1115
TIME:	09:34:12 PM
MOVED:	Lawrence
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1115, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-2.
SECONDED:	Court
		VOTE
	Buckner	No
	Carver	Yes
	Court	Yes
	Dore	Yes
	Foote	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lundeen	Yes
	Pettersen	Yes
	Salazar	Yes
	Van Winkle	Yes
	Willett	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Kagan	No

Final YES: 11 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:36 PM

The committee adjourned.