Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Date:04/25/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:11:35 AM to 12:10 PM
Clapp
X
Decker
*
Place:HCR 0112
Gardner
X
Hefley
E
This Meeting was called to order by
Jahn
X
Representative Carroll T.
Judd
X
Kerr A.
X
This Report was prepared by
McGihon
E
Jennifer Moe
Witwer
X
Carroll M.
X
Carroll T.
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
SB06-061
SB06-022		Amended, Referred to Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations

11:36 AM -- Senate Bill 06-061

The committee came to order. A quorum was present. Representative Larson, prime sponsor, explained SB 06-061 and its impact. The reengrossed bill transfers authority from the Division of Rehabilitation to the Colorado Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, both of which are in the Department of Human Services, for overseeing the provision of interpreters and auxiliary services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The bill also identifies the circumstances under which an interpreter or auxiliary services are to be provided; includes a definition of "deaf or hard of hearing"; and specifies that a person who is deaf or hard of hearing may have access to counsel for advice, and must have knowledge of the right to effective communication before waiving qualified interpretation services. Committee members were provided with a fact sheet on the bill (Attachment A), and Amendment L.012 (Attachment B). The sponsor walked the committee through the bill and, with the chairman's permission, explained L.012.

The following people testified on the bill:

11:45 AM -- Ms. Leeanne Seaver, representing the Colorado Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, spoke in favor of the bill and explained why her agency was qualified to oversee the provision of interpretation and auxiliary services for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

11:47 AM -- Ms. Kim Parra, representing DOVE Advocacy Services, spoke in favor of the bill and described her experience to explain why the bill is necessary.

11:48 AM -- Ms. Jennifer Phau, representing The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People, spoke in favor of the bill.

11:49 AM -- Representative Larson submitted the written testimony of Ms. Debbie Mohney, who was unable to attend the hearing (Attachment C). He then asked others in the room who support the bill to stand.


11:49 AM

The chairman closed public testimony. The committee began considering amendments.
BILL:SB06-061
TIME: 11:49:37 AM
MOVED:Carroll T.
MOTION:Move Amendment L.012 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Judd
VOTE
Clapp
Decker
Gardner
Hefley
Excused
Jahn
Judd
Kerr A.
McGihon
Excused
Witwer
Carroll M.
Carroll T.
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:SB06-061
TIME: 11:52:47 AM
MOVED:Judd
MOTION:Refer SB 06-061, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0-2.
SECONDED:Witwer
VOTE
Clapp
Yes
Decker
Yes
Gardner
Yes
Hefley
Excused
Jahn
Yes
Judd
Yes
Kerr A.
Yes
McGihon
Excused
Witwer
Yes
Carroll M.
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


11:53 AM -- Senate Bill 06-022

Representative Penry, prime sponsor of SB 06-022, described the bill's provisions. The bill requires community notification of all sexually violent predators who are released into the community (and makes related notification requirements), broadens the definition of sexually violent predator, qualifies out-of-state sexual offenses for designation as a sexually violent predator in Colorado, requires that assessment to determine whether someone is a sexually violent predator be done at the time of sentencing and prohibits such assessment from being waived, and mandates the arrest of sexually violent predators who have failed to register with law enforcement.

The following people testified on the bill:

11:59 AM -- Ms. Nancy McGuire, representing herself, spoke against putting sexually violent predators on a community notification list because it violates their privacy and inhibits their ability to move on with their life once they are released. Representative Penry clarified that the bill only targets violent predators who have met a number of criteria, not generic sexual offenders.


12:06 PM

The chairman closed public testimony. No amendments were offered by the committee or the bill sponsor. Representative Penry made closing comments on the bill and responded to questions and comments from the committee.
BILL:SB06-022
TIME: 12:09:13 PM
MOVED:Witwer
MOTION:Refer SB 06-022 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0-2.
SECONDED:Clapp
VOTE
Clapp
Yes
Decker
Yes
Gardner
Yes
Hefley
Excused
Jahn
Yes
Judd
Yes
Kerr A.
Yes
McGihon
Excused
Witwer
Yes
Carroll M.
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


12:09 PM

The chairman recessed the committee until the next meeting.