DB4AFE18D02841C18725827900773F12 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For SB18-123HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARYDate Apr 24, 2018 Location HCR 0112 SB18-123 - Postponed Indefinitely Attachment Tag File Name Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/B9D8DF980A6D...$File/18HouseJud0424AttachD(afternoon).pdf?OpenElement 18HouseJud0424AttachD(afternoon).pdf 03:42:32 PM Rep Liston, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-123, concerning asbestos trust claim transparency. Representative Liston explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. 03:50:14 PM Mr. Phil Goldberg, representing the U.S. Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Goldberg discussed the lack of transparency in asbestos litigation, and certain tactics used in this litigation. Committee members received a form used for proof of claim in an asbestos suit (Attachment D). Mr. Goldberg responded to questions regarding why certain disclosures cannot be made under the current judicial process. 04:00:11 PM Senator Sonny Borrelli, Arizona State Senator representing himself, testified in support of SB 18-123. Senator Borrelli discussed his reasons for sponsoring legislation similar to the bill in Arizona. Senator Borrelli responded to questions regarding the opinion of the military community on asbestos litigation and legislation similar to SB 18-123. 04:09:20 PM Mr. Mark Hillman, representing the Colorado Civil Justice League, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding how losses are determined in asbestos cases. 04:15:14 PM Mr. Kevin Hannon, representing the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in opposition to the bill. He rebutted earlier testimony on transparency and certain allegations about asbestos litigation. Mr. Hannon also discussed certain tactics used by the defense in asbestos litigation. Mr. Jason Wardrip, representing the Colorado Building Trades Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Wardrip discussed his experience with asbestos exposure, and spoke against allegations of "double-dipping." Mr. Hannon responded to questions regarding tactics used to delay court cases, and having all parties present in court. 04:31:16 PM No amendments were offered to SB 18-123. 04:32:32 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-123 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Carver Seconded Lundeen Benavidez No Carver Yes Herod No Lundeen Yes Melton No Roberts No Weissman No Willett Yes Wist Yes Salazar No Lee No YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL 04:33:02 PM Motion Postpone Senate Bill 18-123 indefinitely. Moved Salazar Seconded Melton Benavidez Yes Carver No Herod Yes Lundeen No Melton Yes Roberts Yes Weissman Yes Willett No Wist No Salazar Yes Lee Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS