841D64E16914F61387258C2D0070D4E8 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1047

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Feb 10, 2025
Location LSB A

HB25-1047 - Postponed Indefinitely

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Attachment A

Attachment A - Combined.pdf

01:32:28 PM

Representative Keltie,
prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1047, concerning persons who
provide assistance with veterans' benefits claims, and, in connection therewith,
establishing that certain behaviors by such persons are deceptive trade
practices under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act." The bill
creates a deceptive trade practice for certain prohibited services when
assisting with a veteransâ benefits matter. Representative Keltie asked
that the bill be postponed indefinitely.

01:35:28 PM

Megan Kondrachuk, representing the Military and Veterans Affairs Section of the Colorado Bar Association, testified to amend the bill.

01:37:00 PM

Scott Feldt, representing the Disabled American Veterans Department of Colorado Chapter 7 Commander, testified in support of the bill. Carol Thomas, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), testified in support of the bill. Steve Kjonaas, representing the VFW Colorado Headquarters, testified in support of the bill. Vadim Epelbaum, representing the VFW, testified in support of the bill. Matthew Cummings, representing the VFW of the United States Department of Colorado Service Office, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony (Attachment A) was provided to the committee.

01:59:30 PM	Motion	Postpone House Bill 25-1047 indefinitely.
	Moved	Clifford
	Seconded	Ricks

	Bottoms	Yes
	Bradley	Yes
	Caldwell	Yes
	Carter	Yes
	Espenoza	Yes
	Feret	Yes
	Froelich	Yes
	Mabrey	Yes
	Ricks	Yes
	Clifford	Yes
	Willford	Yes
	Final	YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

HB25-1047 - Postponed Indefinitely

Colorado General Assembly