F5672FF1D4A6E24487258AE400803144 Hearing Summary

Senator Gonzales presented House Bill 24-1014, concerning the elimination of a judicially created requirement that a significant number of consumers be harmed before remedies may be available under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CCPA)."

Andrew Unthank, representing the Colorado Civil Justice League, testified in opposition to the bill.

John Conklin, representing the Colorado Medical Society, testified in opposition to the bill.

Christopher Reeves, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jeff Ruebel, representing Colorado Civil Justice League, testified in opposition to the bill.

David Dazlich, representing Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked questions about evidence and deceptive trade practices.  Further questions were raised about definitions in the CCPA.

Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Craig Johnson, representing Colorado Rural Electric Assoc., testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Henry Bangert, representing Associated General Contractors of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee members asked questions to the panel about CCPA claims and thresholds. 

Scott Peterson, representing Colorado Association of REALTORS, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Ted Leighty, representing Colorado Association of Home Builders, testified in opposition to the bill.

Catherine Ordonez, representing American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Philip Shimel, representing Cobalt Advocates, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. NATASHA BERWICK, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Smith, representing Elephant Circle and Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Brad Levin, representing Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mar Galvez Seminario, representing Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jose Vasquez, representing Colorado Legal Services, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

David Seligman, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.

Committee discussion ensued about CCPA provisions and enforcement. 

Written testimony about the bill may be read in Attachment E.

Senator Gonzales made closing remarks and requested for the bill to be laid over for amendments.