Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1301: Authorizing Voice Court Reporter to Give Oath
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 25-1301 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizing Voice Court Reporter to Give Oath. Primary sponsor: Julie Gonzales (Democratic), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Cecelia Espenoza (Democratic), Michael Carter (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 30, 2025): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Current law does not allow a voice court reporter to administer an oath or affirmation. The act adds voice reporters to the list of professionals who may administer an oath or affirmation. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Gonzales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Dylan Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Michael Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Cutter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessie Danielson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Tony Exum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lorena García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| D. Michaelson Jenet | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Javier Mabrey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Alex Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| F. Winter | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
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