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J_LS_2018A 03/01/2018 08:04:47 AM Committee Summary

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
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
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB18-1253 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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

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


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.


08:12:25 AM
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.
Moved Cooke
Seconded Gardner
Foote Yes
Gardner Yes
Guzman Yes
Herod Yes
Holbert Yes
Kagan Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Yes
Cooke Yes
Lee Yes
YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


08:49:44 AM
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.
Moved Gardner
Seconded Wist
Foote Yes
Gardner Yes
Guzman Yes
Herod Yes
Holbert Yes
Kagan Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Yes
Cooke Yes
Lee Yes
YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1253 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


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.


08:09:46 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Lee
Seconded Herod
Foote
Gardner
Guzman
Herod
Holbert
Kagan
Willett
Wist
Cooke
Lee
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


08:10:32 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1253, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Lee
Seconded Herod
Foote Yes
Gardner Yes
Guzman Yes
Herod Yes
Holbert Yes
Kagan Yes
Willett Yes
Wist Yes
Cooke Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


08:50:17 AM   Committee Adjourned






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