PUBLIC STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL SERVICES
Date |
03/01/2018 |
Attendance |
Foote |
X |
Gardner |
X |
Guzman |
X |
Herod |
X |
Holbert |
X |
Kagan |
* |
Willett |
X |
Wist |
* |
Cooke |
X |
Lee |
X |
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Time |
08:04:47 AM to 08:50:17 AM |
Place |
HCR 0112 |
This Meeting was called to order by |
Lee |
This Report was prepared by |
Owen Colling |
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Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
hHB18-1253 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
hExecutive session pursuant to section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(II), C.R.S., for the purpose of conducting attorney-client discussions concerning specific claims or grievances |
Counsel Retained |
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Executive session pursuant to section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(II), C.R.S., for the purpose of conducting attorney-client discussions concerning specific claims or grievances - Counsel Retained
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08:10:40 AM |
Representative Lee announced that, on advice
of legal counsel from the Office of Legislative Legal Services, the Committee
will conduct an executive session in accordance with section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(II),
C.R.S, for the purpose of conducting attorney-client discussions and receiving
legal advice concerning specific claims or grievances. He asked for the
usual tape system be turned off and that a separate recording be made of
the executive session. He also requested any visitors in the committee
room to temporarily exit.
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08:12:25 AM
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Motion |
I move that the Committee on Legal Services meet in executive session in accordance with section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(II) for the purpose of conducting attorney-client discussions and receiving legal advice concerning specific claims or grievances. |
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Moved |
Cooke |
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Seconded |
Gardner |
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Foote |
Yes |
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Gardner |
Yes |
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Guzman |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Holbert |
Yes |
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Kagan |
Yes |
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Willett |
Yes |
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Wist |
Yes |
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Cooke |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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08:49:44 AM
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Motion |
I move that the Committee retain The Litigation Boutique LLC, and as lead counsel Ms. Leah VanLandschoot specifically, as legal counsel to advise President Grantham and Sen. Martinez Humenik on legal issues arising from and related to the Workplace Harassment Policy of the General Assembly and any complaints, inquiries, and advice thereunder. |
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Moved |
Gardner |
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Seconded |
Wist |
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Foote |
Yes |
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Gardner |
Yes |
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Guzman |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Holbert |
Yes |
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Kagan |
Yes |
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Willett |
Yes |
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Wist |
Yes |
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Cooke |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB18-1253 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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08:05:00 AM |
Representatives Lee and Herod presented
HB 18-1253, the Rule Review Bill, to the Committee. Jennifer Berman, Senior
Attorney, Office of Legislative Legal Services, who drafted the legislation
responded to questions about the mechanics of the bill.
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08:09:46 AM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
Herod |
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Foote |
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Gardner |
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Guzman |
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Herod |
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Holbert |
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Kagan |
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Willett |
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Wist |
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Cooke |
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Lee |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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08:10:32 AM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 18-1253, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
Herod |
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Foote |
Yes |
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Gardner |
Yes |
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Guzman |
Yes |
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Herod |
Yes |
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Holbert |
Yes |
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Kagan |
Yes |
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Willett |
Yes |
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Wist |
Yes |
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Cooke |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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08:50:17 AM |
Committee Adjourned |