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Committee votes to block bill requiring quarterly immigration‑related reports from counties
Summary
Lawmakers voted 7‑5 to find House Bill 13‑64 inexpedient to legislate after debate on whether statutory reporting is necessary beyond existing FOIA procedures and concerns it would politicize county cooperation with immigration enforcement.
The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Thursday voted 7‑5 to recommend that House Bill 13‑64 be found "inexpedient to legislate," effectively blocking a proposal that would have required quarterly reporting from counties and municipalities on certain immigration‑related agreements.
Chair voiced skepticism about the bill’s purpose, calling it "politically motivated" and saying the…
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