A5EA19EE66D43C898725826C006C0DC5 Hearing Summary

Representative Foote made opening comments. Representative Willett, bill sponsor, made introductory comments regarding House Bill 18-1224.  The bill concerns the process that is due for the imposition of discipline that affects a person's ability to practice an occupation and requires the parties to submit to mediation.  The committee heard testimony on the bill on March 22, 2018.

Judge Matthew Azer, Office of Administrative Courts, testified on the bill from a neutral position. He answered questions from the committee.

Mike Maday, Mediation Association of Colorado, testified on the bill. He stated that in general his organization is supportive of the bill, but does have some reservations, which he discussed.

Ronne Hines, Department of Regulatory Agencies, answered questions from the committee.

Representative Willett explained amendment L.005 [Attachment A] and discussed the Legislative Council Staff memorandum concerning the fiscal assessment of proposed amendment HB1224_L.005 [Attachment B]. He answered questions from the committee.

Christy Chase, Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered questions from the committee regarding amendment L.005.

Representative Weissman explained amendment L.006 [Attachment C].

Representative Willett answered questions from the committee.  Committee discussion about amendment L.006 ensued.

Representative Weissman discussed amendment L.007 [Attachment D].  Representative Willett commented on amendment L.007.

Representative Weissman explained amendment L.008 [Attachment E].  The committee discussed amendment L.008.  Representative Willett commented on amendment L.008.