HR24-1006 Summary

• Impeaches Colorado Secretary of State Jena M. Griswold for malfeasance in office related to her statements regarding the Colorado Supreme Court's December 19, 2023 decision removing Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot.

• Charges Griswold with six articles of impeachment: denying due process rights, denying free and open elections, playing partisan politics, violating constitutional and statutory obligations, demonstrating unfitness for office, and abusing public trust.

• Specifically cites Griswold's public statements from December 22-28, 2023, including her press release stating Trump "engaged in insurrection" and social media post agreeing with the court's ruling.

• Directs the House Speaker to appoint a five-member Committee of Managers to present the articles of impeachment to the Colorado Senate and conduct prosecution of the charges.

• Requires notice to be sent to the Senate informing members that the House has appointed managers to conduct the impeachment trial.