SB17-277
Application Of Foreign Law Colorado Courts
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the application of foreign laws in Colorado courts.
Bill Summary:
The bill addresses the use of foreign laws, legal codes, or systems (foreign laws) by Colorado courts, arbitrations, tribunals, or administrative agencies (courts) in making decisions or rulings. Any court decision or ruling based on such foreign laws violates the public policy of Colorado and is void and unenforceable if the application of the foreign law does not grant the affected parties the same fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges granted under the constitutions of Colorado and the United States.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-277, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-277 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/31/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)