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Aurora City Council holds firm opposition on failure-to-appear bill, debates other state measures
Summary
At its Feb. 24 study session, the Aurora City Council voted to maintain an opposed position on Senate Bill 62, debated House Bill 1147’s effect on consent-decree reporting, and discussed taking an 'amend' position on a separate Senate bill under review.
The Aurora City Council on Feb. 24 continued an opposed position on Senate Bill 62, which would bar municipalities from creating a separate criminal offense for failure to appear, and discussed concerns with House Bill 1147, which council members said could affect tracking requirements tied to the city's consent decree.
Council Member Gardner opened debate on a separate Senate bill under consideration, saying, “I don't agree with an amend position. I think we should be in an opposed position,” and arguing the city should increase transparency rather than scale back disclosure timelines. Council members continued discussion and ultimately maintained an "amend" position on that Senate measure after an objection was voiced but the body declined to change course.
Intergovernmental Relations Manager Liz Rogers explained staff and legal concerns about SB 62 and related bills. Rogers said the committee discussed municipal court impacts…
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