s_jud_2017a_2017-02-08t13:32:15z3 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/08/2017

Location: SCR 352

01:43 PM -- SB17-097



The committee recessed.





01:49 PM



The committee returned to order. Senator Martinez Humenik, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-097, concerning the presumption that a conveyance of an interest in land also conveys an interest in adjoining property consisting of a vacated right-of-way. Senator Martinez Humenik explained the bill and discussed its need. She responded to questions about the bill.



01:54 PM -- Mr. Charles Calvin, representing the Colorado Bar Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Calvin explained what constitutes a vacated right-of-way, and the effect on documents that transfer of possession of property of claiming such right-of-ways. He discussed a forthcoming amendment. Mr. Calvin responded to questions concerning current practice of claiming vacated rights-of-way, and the effect of enacting the bill. Senator Martinez Humenik distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment A).



17SenateJud0208AttachA.pdf



02:04 PM -- Mr. Paul Bacus, representing Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bacus explained a situation concerning a client who had property subject to an objection because there was no record of a transaction concerning a vacated alleyway. Mr. Bacus responded to questions concerning his client's situation.





02:10 PM



Senator Martinez Humenik provided closing remarks on the bill. The committee discussed amendment L.001.