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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB19-237
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 25, 2019
Location SCR 357
SB19-237 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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07:02:10 PM |
Senator Lee called the meeting to order and announced that the committee will continue the hearing on SB 19-237, which was laid over from April 24, 2019.
Senator Rodriguez recapped SB 19-237, concerning consumer protection act damages. He distributed a packet of information about class actions under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (Attachment A).
Valerie Schlecht, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, spoke in support of the bill.
Steven Woodrow, representing himself as a consumer rights lawyer at Woodrow and Peluso, testified in support of the measure. He discussed class action lawsuits and access to justice.
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07:12:09 PM |
Committee discussion followed about the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, legislative intent, judicial review, and damages.
Senator Rodriguez made closing remarks.
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07:19:23 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 19-237 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Cooke |
No |
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Gardner |
No |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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