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BILL SUMMARY For SB22-020

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 8, 2022       Location Old State Library

SB22-020 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:46:49 PM  
Representative Tipper, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-020, concerning the addition of court reporters to the list of professionals who may administer oaths.  Representative Tipper explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.
01:49:30 PM  
Jenny Melius, representing the Colorado Court Reporters Association, testified in support of SB 22-020. Jason Meadors, representing the Colorado Court Reporters Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Melius responded to questions regarding training requirements for court reporters to administer oaths.
01:56:40 PM  
No amendments were offered to SB 22-020. Representative Tipper provided closing remarks in support of the bill.
01:57:50 PM  
The committee discussed the importance of court reporters.

01:59:30 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-020 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Tipper
Seconded Woodrow
Bacon Yes
Benavidez Yes
Bockenfeld Yes
Carver Yes
Daugherty Yes
Luck Yes
Lynch Yes
Roberts Yes
Woodrow Yes
Tipper Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS