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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1291
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 27, 2024
Location HCR 0107
HB24-1291 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:24:47 PM |
Representatives English
and Joseph, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1291, concerning a
licensed legal professional's authority to represent individuals in certain
domestic relations matters. Representative English explained the effect
of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Joseph provided further
input on the merits of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the potential
for a two-tiered system to be created in the judicial system under the
bill, and the duties that paraprofessionals would be allowed to perform
under the bill.
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02:38:04 PM |
Mr. David Stark,
representing Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and Supreme Court Advisory
Committee on the Practice of Law, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Maha Kamal, representing CBA, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Amy Goscha, representing Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Committee,
testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Elisa Overall, representing Colorado Access to Justice Commission,
testified in support of the bill.
Discussion ensued regarding the fees to be charged by paraprofessionals
under HB 24-1291, and the duties to be performed by paraprofessionals under
the bill. Mr. Stark responded to questions regarding the examination
requirements in the bill. Discussion ensued regarding this point, and the
carriage of malpractice insurance under the bill. Discussion followed
regarding how paraprofessionals are trained, licensure under the bill,
and supervision of paraprofessionals under the bill.
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03:16:03 PM |
Angela Arkin, representing
The Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Subcommittee of the Colorado Supreme
Court Advisory Committee, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mike Maday,
representing The Mediation Association of Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Jefferey Riester, representing Department of law, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Arkin responded to questions regarding rules
surrounding placing retainers in escrow by paraprofessionals. Discussion
ensued regarding the role of paraprofessionals under HB 24-1291.
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03:33:44 PM |
Representative Joseph
explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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03:36:01 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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Snyder |
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Bacon |
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Amabile |
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Armagost |
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Evans |
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Garcia |
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Herod |
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Mabrey |
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Snyder |
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Soper |
Excused |
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Woodrow |
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Bacon |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:36:02 PM |
Representatives English and Joseph provided closing remarks in support of HB 24-1291. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.
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03:41:56 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1291, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Snyder |
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Garcia |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Evans |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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