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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1038
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 16, 2022
Location HCR 0107
HB22-1038 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:07:03 PM |
The committee was
called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Daugherty
and Van Beber, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1038, concerning
client-directed legal representation for youth in court proceedings for
youth. Representative Daugherty explained the effect of the bill
and discussed its need. Representative Van Beber provided additional
input on the merits of the legislation.
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01:12:40 PM |
Chris Henderson, representing the Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of HB 22-1038.
Melanie Jordan, representing the Office of Respondent Parent's Counsel, testified in support of the bill.
Kim Dvorchak, representing the National Association of Counsel for Children, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Henderson responded to questions regarding attorney-client relationships with child clients, and situations where the child's wishes are unrealistic in dependency or neglect cases.
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01:28:05 PM |
Gretchen Russo, representing the Department of Human Services, testified in support of HB 22-1038.
Benjamin Teevan, representing Fostering Colorado and the Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies, testified in support of the bill.
Andrea Wulf, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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01:36:24 PM |
Makita Cotto, representing
herself, testified in support of HB 22-1038.
Samantha Little, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
Written testimony may be found in Attachment C.
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01:44:37 PM |
Representative Daugherty explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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01:46:12 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) |
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Daugherty |
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Tipper |
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Bacon |
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Benavidez |
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Bockenfeld |
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Carver |
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Daugherty |
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Roberts |
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Van Beber |
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Will |
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Woodrow |
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Tipper |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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01:46:33 PM |
Representative Daugherty explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
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01:47:04 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) |
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Daugherty |
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Van Beber |
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Bacon |
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Benavidez |
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Bockenfeld |
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Carver |
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Daugherty |
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Roberts |
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Van Beber |
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Will |
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Woodrow |
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Tipper |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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01:47:06 PM |
Representatives Daugherty and Van Beber provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1038. Representatives Tipper and Weissman discussed the merits of the legislation.
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01:55:30 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1038, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Daugherty |
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Van Beber |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bockenfeld |
Yes |
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Carver |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Van Beber |
Yes |
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Will |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Excused |
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Tipper |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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