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BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1164

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Feb 24, 2025       Location LSB A

HB25-1164 - Postponed Indefinitely


05:15:20 PM  
The committee recessed.
05:37:32 PM  
The committee came back to order.

Representative Weinberg, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1164, concerning the authority to carry a handgun. The bill modifies requirements for carrying a handgun. Representative Weinberg responded to questions from the committee.
05:37:50 PM  
Kathryn Ruud, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jennifer Truchard, representing the Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill. Mark Harris, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill. Kathy Hagen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
05:57:14 PM  
Claire Lucas, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Pat Rottschaefer, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Alexander Cisneros, representing the University of Colorado - Students Demand Action, testified in opposition to the bill. Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
06:13:55 PM  
Rhiannon Danborn, representing Team ENOUGH, testified in opposition to the bill and responded to questions from the committee.
06:17:57 PM  
Captain Matt Turner, representing Weld County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. Ronald Dietz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ava Flanell, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jacob Luria, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee members.
06:31:13 PM  
Missy Espinoza, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Alicia Garcia, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Catching Valenitnis, representing the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill. Brian Cordell, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mark Tisdale, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
06:51:08 PM  
Lori Goebel, representing the Faith Now Fellowship - Clergy, testified in support of the bill. Hans Manley, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Aaron Lewis, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Travis Couture-Lovelady, representing the National Rifle Association, testified in support of the bill. Frank Lehnerz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee members.
07:04:55 PM  
Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Lesley Hollywood, representing Rally for Our Rights, testified in support of the bill. Elizabeth Smith, representing Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence, testified in opposition to the bill.

Written testimony (Attachment F) was provided to the committee.
07:12:32 PM  
Representative Weinberg made concluding remarks about the bill. The committee members commented on the bill.

07:30:04 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1164 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Clifford
Seconded Bradley
Bottoms Yes
Bradley Yes
Carter No
Espenoza No
Feret No
Froelich No
Luck Yes
Mabrey No
Ricks No
Clifford No
Willford No
YES: 3   NO: 8   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL

07:30:25 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 25-1164 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Clifford
Seconded Espenoza
Bottoms No
Bradley No
Carter Yes
Espenoza Yes
Feret Yes
Froelich Yes
Luck No
Mabrey Yes
Ricks Yes
Clifford Yes
Willford Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS