Location: SCR 352
Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-097
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-097
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
| Votes: View--> | Action Taken: |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion p Refer Senate Bill 17-097, as amended, to the Commi |
Pass Without Objection PASS |
01:43 PM -- SB17-097
The committee recessed.
01:49 PM
The committee returned to order. Senator Martinez Humenik, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-097, concerning the presumption that a conveyance of an interest in land also conveys an interest in adjoining property consisting of a vacated right-of-way. Senator Martinez Humenik explained the bill and discussed its need. She responded to questions about the bill.
01:54 PM -- Mr. Charles Calvin, representing the Colorado Bar Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Calvin explained what constitutes a vacated right-of-way, and the effect on documents that transfer of possession of property of claiming such right-of-ways. He discussed a forthcoming amendment. Mr. Calvin responded to questions concerning current practice of claiming vacated rights-of-way, and the effect of enacting the bill. Senator Martinez Humenik distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
02:04 PM -- Mr. Paul Bacus, representing Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bacus explained a situation concerning a client who had property subject to an objection because there was no record of a transaction concerning a vacated alleyway. Mr. Bacus responded to questions concerning his client's situation.
02:10 PM
Senator Martinez Humenik provided closing remarks on the bill. The committee discussed amendment L.001.
| BILL: | SB17-097 | |
| TIME: | 02:12:31 PM | |
| MOVED: | Kagan | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
VOTE |
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Baumgardner |
No |
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Fields |
No |
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Kagan |
No |
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Cooke |
No |
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Gardner |
No |
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YES: 0 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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| BILL: | SB17-097 | |
| TIME: | 02:12:50 PM | |
| MOVED: | Baumgardner | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-097, as amended, 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. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
VOTE |
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Baumgardner |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Kagan |
Yes |
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Cooke |
Yes |
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Gardner |
Yes |
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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