S_JUD_2016A 03/07/2016 01:30:16 PM Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
| Date: | 03/07/2016 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 01:30 PM to 02:11 PM |
Aguilar
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X
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Cooke
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X
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| Place: | LSB B |
Merrifield
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X
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Lundberg
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*
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| This Meeting was called to order by |
Roberts
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X
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| Senator Roberts | |||
| This Report was prepared by | |||
| Conrad Imel | |||
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
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| Bills Addressed: | Action Taken: | ||
| Confirmation Hearing for State Board of Parole Confirmation to the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline HB16-1085 |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
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01:30 PM -- Confirmation Hearing for State Board of Parole
Mr. Joe Morales, Chairman of the State Board of Parole (Parole Board), introduced Ms. Alexandra Jennifer Walker and Mr. John M. O'Dell, appointees to the Parole Board. Mr. Morales discussed the work of the Parole Board.
01:34 PM -- Ms. Walker discussed her background, experience, and qualifications for serving on the Parole Board. The letter appointing her may be found as Attachment A. Her application and resume are available at the State Archives.
16SenateJud0307AttachA.pdf
01:37 PM -- Mr. O'Dell discussed his work as a member of the Parole Board and his personal background. The letter reappointing him may be found as Attachment B. His application and resume are available at the State Archives. Mr. O'Dell responded to questions from the committee.
16SenateJud0307AttachB.pdf
| BILL: | Confirmation Hearing for State Board of Parole | |
| TIME: | 01:41:50 PM | |
| MOVED: | Cooke | |
| MOTION: | Refer the appointment of Alexandra Jennifer Walker and the reappointment of John M. O'Dell to the State Board of Parole to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | |
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VOTE
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Aguilar
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Yes
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Cooke
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Yes
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Merrifield
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Yes
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Lundberg
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Yes
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Roberts
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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01:43 PM -- Confirmation Hearing for the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline
Mr. William Campbell, Executive Director of the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline (commission), introduced Ms. Elizabeth Krupa and Ms. Yolanda Lyons Pfund, appointees to the commission. The letter appointing them may be found as Attachment C. Their applications and resumes are available at the State Archives. Mr. Campbell explained the work of the commission.
16SenateJud0307AttachC.pdf
01:45 PM -- Ms. Lyons Pfund discussed her work on the commission, and provided information on her background and qualifications for serving on the commission. Ms. Lyons Pfund responded to questions about her background and the work of the commission.
01:51 PM -- Ms. Krupa provided information on her background and her qualifications for serving on the commission, specifically discussing the role of the commission. Senator Lundberg and Mr. Campbell commented on judicial discipline, generally, and the judicial appointment process.
| BILL: | Confirmation Hearing for the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline | |
| TIME: | 01:56:55 PM | |
| MOVED: | Lundberg | |
| MOTION: | Refer the appointment of Elizabeth Krupa and the reappointment of Yolanda Lyons Pfund to the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | |
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VOTE
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Aguilar
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Yes
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Cooke
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Yes
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Merrifield
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Yes
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Lundberg
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Yes
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Roberts
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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01:57 PM -- HB16-1085
Senator Tate, sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1085, concerning simplifying the process for returning to a prior name after a decree of dissolution or legal separation has been entered.
01:59 PM -- Mr. William Smith, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Smith explained the reasons a person may need to change a name at a time following the dissolution of a marriage. Mr. Smith responded to questions regarding specific provisions of the bill.
02:06 PM -- Ms. Erin Goff, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Goff explained her experience changing her name following a divorce.
02:09 PM
The committee and Senator Tate discussed the bill.
| BILL: | HB16-1085 | |
| TIME: | 02:10:37 PM | |
| MOVED: | Lundberg | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1085 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | |
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VOTE
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Aguilar
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Yes
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Cooke
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Yes
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Merrifield
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Yes
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Lundberg
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Yes
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Roberts
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:11 PM
The committee adjourned.