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H_JUD_2018A 03/13/2018 10:27:43 AM Committee Summary

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STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date 03/13/2018
Attendance
Benavidez X
Carver *
Foote X
Herod X
Lundeen X
Melton X
Weissman X
Willett X
Wist *
Salazar X
Lee X
Time 10:27:43 AM to 10:43:43 AM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Lee
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB18-090 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB18-095 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB18-098 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB18-090 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:28:07 AM  

Representative Hooton, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-090, concerning modernization of language in statutory sections concerning "rights of married women". Representative Hooton explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative McKean joined the discussion.


10:31:14 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-090 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Salazar
Seconded Melton
Benavidez Yes
Carver Excused
Foote Yes
Herod Yes
Lundeen Yes
Melton Yes
Weissman Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Excused
Salazar Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-095 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:31:22 AM  

Representatives Hooton and McKean, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-095, concerning the removal of statutory references to the marital status of parents of a child.  Discussion ensued regarding amendment L.002 (Attachment A).


10:33:36 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Salazar
Seconded Melton
Benavidez
Carver
Foote
Herod
Lundeen
Melton
Weissman
Willett
Wist Excused
Salazar
Lee
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:34:32 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-095, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Salazar
Seconded Melton
Benavidez Yes
Carver Yes
Foote Yes
Herod Yes
Lundeen Yes
Melton Yes
Weissman Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Yes
Salazar Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-098 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:34:42 AM  

Representatives Hooton and Thurlow, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-098, concerning amending a statutory provision relating to interest on damages that was ruled unconstitutional by the Colorado Supreme Court.  Representative Hooton explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Thurlow provided input on the bill.
10:37:55 AM  
Mr. Jeff Weist, representing the Colorado Civil Justice League, testified in support of the bill. He provided background on amendments made to the bill in the Senate. Representative Willett raised a process issue.
10:40:18 AM  
No amendments were offered to SB 18-098.
10:41:51 AM  
Discussion ensued regarding the processes observed by the Statutory Revision Committee.


10:43:25 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-098 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Salazar
Seconded Melton
Benavidez Yes
Carver Yes
Foote Yes
Herod Yes
Lundeen Yes
Melton Yes
Weissman Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Yes
Salazar Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:43:43 AM   Committee Adjourned






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