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Sponsor Senator Kipp described the bill as a narrow clarification of existing law governing parks and related lands and asked members to reject broader changes to the underlying statute. Several senators — led by one who represented Weld County concerns — urged the amendment as a ‘‘good-neighbor’’ policy that would require municipalities to negotiate intergovernmental agreements with counties and neighboring cities before acquiring land that could create extraterritorial jurisdictional issues.

Opponents — including the Colorado Municipal League (represented in debate by senators speaking for city interests) — argued the amendment went beyond the bill’s original scope and could create unintended regulatory uncertainty. One floor amendment (L015) that would have limited municipal authority to impose environmental or water regulations outside city limits was offered and rejected on the floor. After a division vote on L014, the Senate adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended.

Supporters said L014 enshrines common practice — that municipalities already negotiate agreements and that requirements for public hearings and intergovernmental agreements simply make the process transparent and protect neighboring jurisdictions. Senator Liston and others urged colleagues to support the amendment as a way to reduce disputes and ensure service and safety coordination across jurisdictions.

Why it matters: The law clarifies how municipalities may manage parks and open-space lands they acquire outside their boundaries and creates a statutory requirement for intergovernmental coordination and public notice to reduce jurisdictional conflicts over roads, emergency services, and land use.

What's next: The bill, as amended, was placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage; the Senate approved it on floor vote during the session and it will proceed to the House or next required step.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colorado Senate 2025 Legislative Day 058 (2025-03-06)","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 10-29, clarifying municipal authority over land a city acquires outside its limits, was amended on the floor to require intergovernmental agreements or other coordination before acquisition; sponsors said the amendment promotes partnership and transparency, opponents worried about unintended consequences and regulatory uncertainty.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado","taxId",15007,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6295461,"Senate approves bill clarifying defense access to tangible evidence; lawmakers debate fiscal impact",1918,3057000,4975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2520700-9ae7f35afe29e8757db58bb76d6ea6d7&start=3057&end=4975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2520700-9ae7f35afe29e8757db58bb76d6ea6d7/thumbnail_3057000.jpg","/articles/6295461/Colorado/Senate-approves-bill-clarifying-defense-access-to-tangible-evidence-lawmakers-debate-fiscal-impact","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295461-f04b8cc5d1b099b858bc0cbf8bb42e3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770865098&Signature=e4QzOH8emPzi3R7d0YGppnAIbc4rzyWKwwAsdIFykeL5o-s0Gi~jQOPs6gD-sRSXIPuuiXjPJPc-1pzQ3qerjjfJ~VG1Lp3KY9dapac-M9YI3jYwIAv-pJKigFr~XVUFbgY9J3FUzMr5gP3rSYRz~Ta3OQVs815MYBYo4uuLtU7HpRGSRq0-OaHF9PQ~7IlL3JZSbjaYJlfr2qdLk7O9MMF9aw006xbmuNSmadpsDmVZOjMsT328sApO0NccVFG3DMgTOr7gQn9GTr9RDNFZ5SK1VYHeWRfFgYHq0UW4QsPFzbgnWnYIZHXVXzaPeVDu6pUtVgvECCf7Us6mRjtUBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DENVER — The Colorado Senate on March 6 approved House Bill 11-14, a judiciary-sponsored measure that clarifies procedures to allow defense attorneys to review tangible evidence held by law enforcement in preparation for criminal trials.

Sponsor Senator Gonzales told colleagues the bill addresses practical problems that have emerged as law enforcement agencies increasingly use recording and digital evidence. Gonzales said some defense attorneys were told they could only view sealed or bagged evidence without actually seeing recordings or items inside packaging, a process she described as causing delays and \"waste.\" She said HB 11-14 sets a clearer court process to ensure fair and meaningful review.

Debate centered on cost and administrative burden. Senator Rich highlighted a departmental difference in the fiscal note from the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS), which estimated roughly $514,318 and one full-time equivalent (FTE) in FY 2025-26 and additional costs in later years for facilities or staffing the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) evidence-viewing spaces. \"I don't know how many times I've come up here to talk about the departmental differences,\" Rich said, urging caution.

Supporters said many local law enforcement agencies already host evidence viewings in conference rooms or evidence rooms and that amendment L7 (run in committee) clarified that the law enforcement agency may designate the location for review, which reduces the expected state-level costs in the fiscal analyst's baseline. Senator Gonzalez asked colleagues to speak with departmental liaisons and said the bill aims to clarify practice rather than create new statewide infrastructure.

Other senators urged protecting defendants' rights while being mindful of local governments' budgets. \"Defense review is critically important and I am vociferously in support of the concept,\" said Senator Lundin, while also urging careful attention to implementation costs.

After debate the Senate adopted the committee report and passed the bill on the floor. The transcript records the chamber approving the bill: \"The ayes have it and the bill is adopted.\" The fiscal note disagreement remains on the record and several senators said they will continue to monitor budgetary impacts.

Why it matters: The bill clarifies defense counsel access to physical and recorded evidence in criminal cases; defenders and proponents say it prevents delay and ensures a meaningful defense, while opponents warned about an unfunded mandate and potential capital or staffing costs for state agencies and local law enforcement.

What's next: The bill, as adopted by the Senate, will proceed to the House for any further action required there.","The Senate passed House Bill 11-14 to clarify how defense attorneys may review tangible objects held by law enforcement; supporters said it restores fairness for defendants, while critics warned of a departmental fiscal note and potential unfunded mandates for local agencies.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6295466,"Senate passes bill narrowing unfettered access to agricultural workers after Supreme Court ruling",587,2430000,3017000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2520700-9ae7f35afe29e8757db58bb76d6ea6d7&start=2430&end=3017","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2520700-9ae7f35afe29e8757db58bb76d6ea6d7/thumbnail_2430000.jpg","/articles/6295466/Colorado/Senate-passes-bill-narrowing-unfettered-access-to-agricultural-workers-after-Supreme-Court-ruling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295466-c7057ffbc81609244517ee28256bc761/orig.mp4?Expires=1770865098&Signature=Xdin1LGIDwHjrK5zt-1PTYrwE~Ojmz3spAwpFCfpJDKKgtEl7Xi1SI5EMv3IhkNGTs3cL2zYEabc9QVlwQtvPF-Bxhlgl0rpntJFrcPAe7bqhn0C87vtmIFYU0ybu9Wo61wraJaBWLcRRa3xjGTIU7shZ33D5TSlVdhZSwW-PmtDTRQzI4hGQAgZG3PFGmZd52BEbGlZzbi2cCql2C7ACguMaYrM9RsUjQ-fc7K2NU5wjQKfQ7NJhiB9vHj5oyt4-77TgFwg9qDf7I7TYkp0QmLTZkVlNCim6PGkWuqfdRT22ggzKsFJvUmSMCOenOMsJb3Sg-cwDZi2QrjlA4TLmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DENVER — The Colorado Senate on March 6 approved Senate Bill 128, a measure that narrows statutory language giving service providers access to agricultural employees on employer property after a 2021 U.S. Supreme Court ruling raised constitutional questions.

Supporters said the bill repairs a statutory conflict with federal takings law. \"This is not a bill that we're here excited to run, but it is one that I think is legally necessary for the Senate and the legislature to consider,\" said Senator Roberts, sponsor, referring to the 2021 Supreme Court decision involving property access. Roberts said the measure, as amended, restores protections for employees while adding guardrails to avoid an \"unfettered\" access rule that could be unconstitutional.

The bill returned some language to statute and added provisions in the adopted amendment (L004) that: restore subsection (a) protecting employees' access to key service providers at housing; permit remote access (for example, Zoom or telephone) while an employee is on the employer's property; and clarify that access may be provided at any time during an emergency. Sponsor Roberts said the amendment followed negotiations with agricultural and worker representatives and moved many former opponents to neutral.

Opponents argued the legislation rescinds some of the practical protections the original 2021 statute provided to vulnerable workers who often live where they work and lack transportation or paid leave. \"I still feel strongly that we have an obligation to these workers that we need to follow through with the original intent of the bill,\" said Senator Danielson, who explained she would vote no because she authored the 2021 protections and remained concerned about lifting access rights.

Senators asked whether leaving the issue to state courts would risk broader rulings. Roberts cited the 2021 Cedar Point case and warned a narrow court appeal could produce broader consequences for workers statewide if the legislature did not act.

After debate the Senate adopted amendment L004 and the bill. The chamber then approved final passage; the clerk announced, \"The ayes have it and Senate Bill 128 is adopted.\" The record in the transcript does not list a roll-call tally for final passage in the excerpt provided.

Why it matters: The bill alters how and when service providers can meet with agricultural employees on private property, balancing worker access to services and property-rights concerns raised by federal court precedent. Lawmakers said the changes aim to avoid an outcome that could be more restrictive for workers if courts interpret the issue broadly.

What's next: The bill, as amended and passed by the Senate, will proceed to the next stage in the legislative process (the House) for consideration there.

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