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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-158

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 13, 2026       Location Old Supreme Court

SB26-158 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


05:38:28 PM  
Senators Weissman and Ball, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 26-158, which modifies the parole procedures for youthful offenders.
05:42:11 PM  
Ms. Maureen Cain, representing Spero Justice, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Adrienne Sanchez, representing the Department of Corrections, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions about how frequently the governor signs-off for youthful offender parole decisions.
05:52:38 PM  
Senator Weissman presented amendment L.001 (Attachment E).

05:53:52 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E)
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Carson
Daugherty
Hinrichsen
Wallace
Zamora Wilson
Roberts
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:53:53 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing comments.

05:56:51 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-158, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Weissman
Seconded
Carson No
Daugherty Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Wallace Yes
Zamora Wilson No
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS