h_jud_2016a_2016-04-05t10:15:35z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/05/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB16-133
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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| Refer Senate Bill 16-133 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
10:16 AM -- SB16-133
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Willett, co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 16-133, concerning the transfer of property rights upon the death of a person, and in connection therewith, clarifying determination-of-heirship proceedings in probate. Representative Willett explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. The following person testified regarding SB 16-133:
10:19 AM -- Ms. Leia Ursery, representing the Colorado Bar Association Trust and Estates Section, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ursery discussed the reasons why the legislation was brought forward, and provided input on the effect of the bill. Ms. Ursery responded to questions regarding how transfer of joint ownership of property takes place when a co-owner dies. Ms. Ursery returned to explaining the effect of the bill.
10:29 AM
Ms. Ursery responded to questions regarding a constituent who is having trouble with an estate settlement.
10:32 AM
No amendments were offered to SB 16-133. Representative Willett provided closing remarks in support of the bill.
| BILL: | SB16-133 | |
| TIME: | 10:33:05 AM | |
| MOVED: | Willett | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 16-133 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | |
| SECONDED: | Salazar | |
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Carver
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Yes
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Court
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Yes
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Dore
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Yes
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Foote
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Yes
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Lawrence
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Yes
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Lundeen
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Yes
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Melton
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Yes
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Salazar
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Yes
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Willett
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Yes
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Lee
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Yes
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Kagan
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Yes
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Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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10:34 AM
The committee adjourned.