H_JUD_2021A 05/04/2021 01:35:03 PM Committee Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Caraveo and Weissman, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 21-1120, concerning the licensure of persons in the business of privating private guard services. Representative Caraveo explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Weissman provided further input on the bill. The sponsors requested that the bill be postponed indefinitely.

Representative Weissman responded to questions regarding how regulating security guards affects bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues.

Representative Titone, co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-030, concerning criminal theft of rental property. The committee heard testimony on the bill at its April 20, 2021 meeting. Representative Weissman explained amendment L.003 (Attachment A). Discussion ensued regarding the impact of the amendment on the amount of restitution available to victims, and the need for SB 21-030 when considering general restitution laws already in place.

Representative Mullica, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-064, concerning criminalizing retaliation against an elected official. The committee heard testimony on the bill at its April 27, 2021 meeting. Representative Mullica reacquainted the committee with the effect of the bill. Representative Tipper explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment B). Discussion ensued regarding the scope of the amendment, and what constitutes a "credible threat" under the amendment.

Representative Mullica provided closing remarks in support of SB 21-064. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

Representatives Snyder and Soper, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-162, concerning spendthrift provisions in trusts pursuant to the "Colorado Uniform Trust Code."  Representative Snyder explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Soper provided additional input on the effect of the legislation. Discussion ensued regarding the distribution of payments made under the bill.

Steve Brainerd, representing the Colorado Bar Association, testified in support of SB 21-162. Mr. Brainerd responded to questions regarding certain exceptions contained in the bill, and the bill's impact on child support orders. Mr. Brainerd responded to further questions on the stakeholder process surrounding the bill.

No amendments were offered to SB 21-162. Representatives Snyder and Soper provided closing remarks in support of the bill.

Representatives Snyder and Soper, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-171, concerning the "Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act". Representative Snyder explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Soper provided further input on the effect of the bill.

Georgine Kryda, representing the Colorado Bar Association, testified in support of SB 21-171.

Stan Kent, representing the Colorado Bar Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kent responded to questions regarding what constitutes an insubstantial distribution by a fiduciary under the bill.

No amendments were offered to Senate Bill 21-171. Representatives Snyder and Soper provided closing remarks in support of the bill.